About the Journal

Open Access Policy: Open Phenomenology is committed to the free and open dissemination of knowledge. All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing for unrestricted reuse and distribution provided the original work is properly cited.

Focus and Scope: The journal centers on the study of phenomenal consciousness at the implementation level, with a particular emphasis on the analysis of psychedelic experiences and other exotic states of consciousness. We welcome submissions encompassing detailed first-person reports, theoretical analyses, and interdisciplinary investigations.

Copyright Notice: Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. Published content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

Sponsorship Disclosure: Open Phenomenology is currently an independent journal operating without external sponsorship. Should this change in the future, full disclosure will be provided.

History of the Journal: Open Phenomenology was founded in 2024 with the mission to legitimize first-person research methods and establish a reputable platform for the study of consciousness through altered states.

Privacy Statement: We respect the privacy of our contributors and readers. Personal information collected through the journal website is limited and used solely for the purposes of journal management and communication.

Archival System: Open Phenomenology is actively working towards inclusion in LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, or other suitable archival systems to ensure long-term preservation of its publications.