Open Access Policy

Article Publication Fee

Rheedea does not charge any fee for manuscript submission or page charges. However, an Article Publication Fee may be collected after acceptance of the manuscript to partially support the costs associated with printing if the article has more than ten colour plates. Rheedea also provides partial or full waiver of such publication fees for authors who are unable to pay, provided a valid justification is submitted and approved by the Editorial Office.

Open Access Policy

Rheedea, the official journal of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT), is committed to disseminating high-quality scientific research to a global audience. This Open Access Policy reflects our dedication to making research accessible, promoting scientific advancement, and fostering knowledge sharing in the field of plant taxonomy and related disciplines.

All articles published in Rheedea are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to copy, distribute, and adapt the work, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and source.

Rheedea’s Open Access Policy aligns with the mandates of major funding agencies worldwide, ensuring compliance with open access requirements and maximizing the dissemination of funded research.

The Open Access Policy of Rheedea is subject to periodic review to incorporate feedback, align with evolving best practices, and address emerging trends in open access publishing. Updates will be communicated to stakeholders promptly.

Contact Us For queries or assistance regarding the Open Access Policy, authors and readers are encouraged to contact the editorial office at info@rheedea.in

Archival and Sharing Policy

Rheedea is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and responsible dissemination of all published content.

Print Archive

Printed copies of all issues of Rheedea are permanently archived in the Library of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) at the University of Calicut, Kerala, India. These archived copies constitute the official physical record of the journal and are preserved for long-term reference.

Digital Archive

The final published PDF version of every article is permanently archived on the official Rheedea journal website. The online archive provides long-term access to all published articles and is maintained to ensure the continued availability and integrity of the scholarly record.

The Editorial Office takes appropriate measures to safeguard the journal's digital content. In the event of website upgrades or platform migration, every effort will be made to preserve uninterrupted access to the journal's archived content.

Author Access and Sharing

Authors are encouraged to share the official link to their published article available on the Rheedea journal website to enhance the visibility and accessibility of their research.

In addition, authors may:

  • Share the final published version of their article privately with students, collaborators, or colleagues for their personal scholarly use.

  • Use the published article for classroom teaching, academic instruction, and internal training programmes at their institution, including inclusion in course packs and similar educational materials.

  • Include the published article in grant applications, progress reports, funding proposals, and other research assessment or reporting activities.

  • Deposit the published article in their institutional repository or personal academic webpage, provided that full bibliographic details are included and a link to the official version on the Rheedea journal website is provided.