The Journal of Engineering Geology (JEG) is a fully open-access journal, ensuring that all articles are immediately available to users on the web upon publication. All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. The benefits of open access for authors include:           

• Increased Visibility and Reach: Articles are freely available to anyone with internet access, significantly increasing the potential audience and impact of the research.
• Higher Citation Rates: Articles are cited more frequently than those behind paywalls, boosting the visibility and influence of the author's work.
• Broader Collaboration Opportunities: Free access to articles promotes greater collaboration across disciplines and geographic boundaries, fostering innovation and new ideas.
• Faster Dissemination: Open access journals often provide quicker publication times, ensuring that new research reaches the scientific community and the public more rapidly.
• Enhanced Public Engagement: Open access allows non-specialists, policymakers, educators, and the general public to access and benefit from research findings, fostering greater public understanding and appreciation of science.
• Long-Term Accessibility: Articles in open access journals are permanently available online, ensuring that research remains accessible over time without the risk of becoming outdated or inaccessible due to subscription changes.