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Open Access Statement
All academic publications of the International Center for Social Research (ICSR), including the European Journal of Media and Digital Communication Studies, L’Idealista, and L’Idealista Web, are fully open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly publications.
Knowledge without barriers
All ICSR content is made freely available online immediately upon publication, without subscription charges, registration requirements or access fees.
User freedoms
What readers may do
Under CC BY 4.0, users may reuse journal content broadly, provided attribution requirements are respected.
Search and link
Search, reference and link directly to the full text of articles.
Adapt and build
Remix, transform and build upon the material for any lawful purpose, including commercial use.
Attribution requirement:
appropriate credit must be given to the original author or authors
and the source,
a link to the license must be provided,
and any changes must be clearly indicated.
Publishing framework
Journal policies
Immediate and Free Access
ICSR provides immediate open access to its content because freely available research supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. There are no embargo periods.
Licensing Terms
Articles are published under CC BY 4.0 unless otherwise specified on the individual article.
Copyright
Authors retain full copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.
Repository Policy
Authors may deposit the Version of Record in institutional or subject repositories and on personal websites immediately after publication, with full citation and DOI link.
Article Processing Charges
Any applicable APCs, waivers or exemptions are described transparently. There are no submission fees unless explicitly stated.
Peer Review and Editorial Quality
Open access does not affect editorial standards. Submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
Ethical Standards
ICSR follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics and promotes transparency, research integrity and editorial independence.
Editorial Decisions
Decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, clarity and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Last updated
July 21, 2026
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