Open Access Policy

Open Access (OA) means that readers can access published content freely, without subscription fees or paywalls. All publications from Malton London Press are immediately and permanently available online at no cost to readers. Our books are published under Creative Commons licenses, typically CC BY (Attribution) or CC BY-NC (Attribution-NonCommercial).

Our Commitment to Open Access

Malton London Press is an independent, open access–oriented academic Press committed to the free and unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge.

We believe that academic research should be accessible to all—regardless of institutional affiliation, geographic location, or financial capacity. Our open access policy is grounded in principles of academic equity, transparency, and global knowledge exchange, and reflects the wider educational and research mission of Malton London Academy.

What Open Access Means at Malton London Press

All books published by Malton London Press are made available in open access digital formats, allowing readers worldwide to read, download, and share content without subscription or paywall barriers.

Open access at Malton London Press means:

  • Immediate and permanent online access
  • No purchase requirement for digital editions
  • Enhanced visibility, citation potential, and societal impact

Print editions are also available, without restricting or limiting digital access.

Licensing and Copyright

Authors publishing with Malton London Press retain full copyright of their work.

All open access titles are published under Creative Commons licences, enabling lawful sharing and reuse while ensuring appropriate attribution to the author(s). The selected licence is agreed with the author(s) at contract stage and clearly stated in each publication.

Book Processing Charges (BPCs)

To support open access publishing while maintaining high editorial and production standards, Malton London Press operates a transparent Book Processing Charge (BPC) model.

Our BPCs:

  • Are communicated clearly in advance
  • Cover editorial management, peer review coordination, copyediting, design, and digital dissemination
  • Include a defined number of print copies for authors
  • Involve no hidden fees or post-acceptance charges

Payment of a BPC has no influence on editorial or acceptance decisions.

Editorial Independence and Peer Review

Malton London Press maintains strict separation between financial processes and scholarly evaluation.

All proposals and manuscripts undergo:

  • Initial editorial screening
  • Academic review by subject specialists
  • Revision and quality assurance processes

Acceptance decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and alignment with the Press scope.

Ethical Standards and Good Press Practice

We are committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Our model aligns with internationally recognised principles of responsible scholarship, including:

  • Transparency in fees and processes
  • Respect for authorial independence
  • Proper attribution and citation
  • Rejection of predatory or exploitative practices

Long-Term Accessibility and Archiving

Malton London Press is committed to the long-term availability and discoverability of its open access publications, supporting sustainable scholarly communication over time.

Licensing

By default, publications are released under CC BY (Attribution).

Where justified and agreed at contract stage, authors may opt for CC BY-NC (Attribution–NonCommercial).

The selected licence is clearly indicated in each publication.