The Malaysian Journal of Action Research upholds the principle of open access, firmly standing by the belief that unrestricted access to research promotes a broader, more impactful global exchange of knowledge. To implement this belief, the journal provides immediate open access to its content, enabling the democratisation of information access and contributing to the overall progress of the field.

The journal adheres to an open access policy. This policy means that all its content is freely accessible without any charge to the user or their respective institution. This freedom extends beyond reading; users also have the liberty to download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link the full texts of the manuscripts. In addition, users can employ these manuscripts for any other lawful purpose without needing prior permission from either the publisher or the author. However, it is mandatory for users to give appropriate acknowledgment and cite the source when and wherever the content is utilised.

The journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence – CC -BY 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]. This licence agreement permits users to freely distribute, remix, adjust, and build upon the original work, even for commercial purposes, as long as the original authors and source are appropriately acknowledged. This policy not only supports the free dissemination of knowledge but also encourages creativity and innovation by allowing the work to be repurposed in new and varied contexts.

All authors choosing to publish in the Malaysian Journal of Action Research are required to agree to these terms of publication. By doing so, they are participating actively in the open access movement, making their research widely accessible and impactful within and beyond the academic community. Through this commitment, the journal aspires to maintain a scholarly environment where knowledge is openly shared for societal betterment, rather than kept behind paywalls.