Research Briefs on Information & Communication Technology Evolution (ReBICTE) operates under a transparent, sustainable, and ethically grounded publishing model designed to ensure long-term scholarly integrity while maintaining open and equitable access to research. The journal is committed to minimizing financial barriers for authors and readers, and to clearly disclosing all revenue mechanisms that support its editorial and operational activities.

ReBICTE follows a Diamond Open Access publishing model, meaning that neither authors nor readers are charged article processing charges (APCs), submission fees, or subscription fees. All published content is freely accessible online immediately upon publication. This model reflects the journal’s commitment to promoting inclusive knowledge dissemination and supporting researchers regardless of institutional funding or geographic location.

The operational sustainability of ReBICTE is supported through a combination of institutional backing, voluntary academic service, and modest operational cost management. Editorial board members and peer reviewers contribute on a voluntary basis as part of their scholarly service commitments. This collaborative academic model significantly reduces overhead while preserving rigorous peer-review standards and editorial independence.

The journal may receive support in the form of institutional sponsorship, academic partnerships, hosting support, or technical infrastructure assistance. Any such support does not influence editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or publication eligibility. Editorial independence remains strictly separated from financial or administrative considerations, ensuring that publication decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

ReBICTE does not engage in advertising that compromises academic neutrality. The journal does not sell editorial influence, guarantee acceptance, or operate under pay-to-publish practices. All submissions undergo standard editorial screening and peer review regardless of any institutional affiliation or funding background.

If future sustainability models require the introduction of publication fees or alternative revenue mechanisms, such changes will be publicly announced in advance and implemented transparently, with appropriate waiver policies to maintain equitable access. Any modification to the journal’s financial model will adhere to international standards for ethical scholarly publishing.

Through its transparent business model, ReBICTE seeks to balance financial sustainability with academic integrity, ensuring that the evolution of ICT research is disseminated responsibly, openly, and without undue financial barriers. The journal remains committed to maintaining trust among authors, reviewers, readers, and institutional partners by upholding clarity in its revenue practices and editorial governance.