Paper Prints Policy

Innovations in Science, Technology, and Society (ISTS) primarily operates as an online, open-access journal to promote rapid and global dissemination of scholarly work. However, the journal recognizes that some authors, institutions, and libraries may require printed copies of published articles or complete issues for archival, reference, or academic purposes.

1. Availability of Printed Copies

  • Printed versions of individual articles or full journal issues are available on request.

  • Requests may be made by authors, research institutions, universities, libraries, or other academic stakeholders.

2. Printing Process

  • All print copies are produced from the final published PDF version to ensure accuracy and consistency.

  • High-quality paper and professional printing standards are used for clear reproduction of text, figures, and tables.

3. Charges

  • Printing and shipping are available at cost, which will depend on the number of pages, color/black-and-white printing, and destination.

  • Authors or institutions requesting prints are responsible for covering these charges.

4. Request Procedure

  • Interested parties must submit a Print Request Form via the journal’s editorial office or designated email address.

  • The request should specify the article title, authors, publication year, number of copies required, and preferred delivery method.

5. Institutional & Library Distribution

  • Upon request, ISTS can arrange for regular printed issue subscriptions for libraries, archives, and research centers.

  • Special arrangements can be made for bulk orders or institutional collections.

6. Delivery and Timelines

  • Printing and dispatch are typically completed within 2–4 weeks of the request confirmation.

  • Delivery times may vary depending on the recipient’s location and shipping method selected.

Through this policy, ISTS ensures that while its primary distribution is digital for broad accessibility, high-quality printed versions remain available for those who value physical copies for research, archival, or academic purposes.