Diamond Open Access

Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) is proud to operate under a Diamond Open Access model. This means that all published articles are freely available to readers without any subscription or paywall, and authors do not incur article processing charges (APCs). This journal is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), allowing others to copy, share, adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material in any medium or format. Proper credit must be given to the author and the journal, and any modifications should be clearly indicated.

What is Diamond Open Access?

Diamond Open Access is a publishing model that ensures scholarly research remains fully open and accessible without financial barriers. Unlike other open access models that may charge authors or institutions, Diamond Open Access is funded by institutions, grants, or scholarly organizations.

Benefits of Diamond Open Access

• Free Access for Readers: Anyone can read and download articles without restrictions.
• No Fees for Authors: Authors can publish without paying costly article processing charges.
• Increased Visibility: Research reaches a broader audience, including clinicians, educators, and policymakers.
• Ethical and Equitable: Ensures that financial constraints do not limit scholarly contributions.

Supporting Open Science

By adopting Diamond Open Access, CJWOC contributes to a more inclusive and ethical approach to scholarly publishing. We are committed to the advancement of research in wound, ostomy, and continence care while ensuring knowledge remains freely available to the global community.