Open Access Statement

Sinnun Maxillofacial Journal (SMJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal committed to promoting the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge and research findings in dentistry and oral and maxillofacial sciences. The journal provides immediate, free, and worldwide access to all published articles, ensuring that scientific information is accessible to researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and the general public without subscription fees or institutional barriers.

SMJ believes that providing unrestricted access to scientific publications encourages knowledge sharing, strengthens academic collaboration, and supports the advancement of research, education, and evidence-based clinical practice. All published articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, without any embargo period.

Open Access and Licensing

SMJ publishes its articles under the Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Under this license, readers and other users are permitted to read, download, copy, share, distribute, reproduce, and adapt published articles in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and publication source, a link to the license is provided, and any modifications are clearly indicated.

Any adapted or derivative works must be distributed under the same Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike license as the original publication, in accordance with the applicable licensing terms.

Commitment to Open Knowledge

Through its open-access policy, SMJ aims to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of scientific publications while supporting the responsible reuse and dissemination of research findings.

The journal remains committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative scientific environment in which research findings can be freely accessed, shared, and utilized to advance dental science, clinical practice, and public health at national and international levels.