Open Access Policy

Enhanced Language Learning Innovation and Technology (ELLIT) is an open access journal that provides immediate, free, and unrestricted access to all published articles. ELLIT is committed to the principle that scholarly research should be widely accessible in order to promote the global exchange of knowledge, advance innovation in language learning, and support evidence-based educational practice.

Open Access Statement

All articles published in ELLIT are made available freely and permanently online immediately upon publication, without subscription fees or access barriers. Readers are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without prior permission from the publisher or the authors, provided that proper attribution is given.

This policy aligns with the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).

Licensing and Copyright

Authors publishing in ELLIT retain the copyright of their work. Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, which allows for broad dissemination while protecting authorship.

Unless otherwise stated, articles are licensed under:

Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY)

This license permits others to:

  • Share and redistribute the work in any medium or format

  • Adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the work for any purpose

Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), a link to the license is included, and any changes made are indicated.

Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

  • Share their published articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, and academic networking platforms

  • Use their work for teaching, research, and future publications

  • Distribute copies for academic and non-commercial purposes

No permission is required from ELLIT for these uses.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

ELLIT is committed to supporting equitable access to publication. Information regarding Article Processing Charges (APCs), if applicable, will be stated transparently on the journal website.

At the time of submission, authors will be clearly informed whether:

  • No APCs are charged, or

  • APCs apply and under what conditions (including waivers or discounts)

Archiving and Preservation

ELLIT ensures long-term digital preservation of published articles through reliable archiving systems and institutional repositories. Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version of their articles in recognized repositories.

Ethical Use of Open Access Content

Users of ELLIT content must ensure proper citation and acknowledgment of the original authors and source. Misuse, misrepresentation, or unethical reuse of open access content is not permitted.