The core values guiding the Future Science platform
Research should be accessible to everyone. All publications hosted on Future Science must be freely accessible to readers without paywalls or subscription barriers. Research funded by public institutions belongs to the public, and the systems that distribute it should reflect that principle.
Focused on serving the academic community, not generating profit. Future Science operates as a non-commercial initiative. It does not seek profit, does not charge authors for publishing, and does not monetize reader attention. The platform is sustained through institutional support, grants, and community contributions.
Decisions and policies are led by scholars and institutions. Governance of the platform and its supported initiatives rests with the academic community. Scholars, editors, and institutional partners make decisions about policies, standards, and the direction of the project.
Built on transparent, collaborative, and reusable technology. The code powering Future Science is publicly available and open to inspection, reuse, and improvement. Data produced through the platform is made available under open licenses wherever possible.
Affordable solutions supported by universities and research organizations. Future Science is designed to operate with minimal financial overhead. By relying on open-source tools, lean infrastructure, and community-driven academic effort, the platform avoids the cost structures that characterize commercial publishers.
Designed to last and remain stable over time. Architectural choices favour stability, simplicity, and maintainability. Content is archived through partnerships with preservation services such as Zenodo, ensuring that publications and infrastructure remain accessible and functional over the long term.