Accessibility

1. Commitment to Accessibility

We aim to provide an inclusive digital environment that supports access to journal information, article metadata, policy pages, archives, and essential user journeys across desktop and mobile devices.

Accessibility is part of our ongoing service improvement approach, and we work to reduce barriers that may affect access to research-related information and services.

2. Accessibility Standard Target

We aim to design and improve our digital services in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, while recognizing that some legacy or third-party content may not fully conform.

3. Measures We Take

• Using clear heading structures and meaningful page titles
• Improving keyboard accessibility for navigation and interactive elements
• Supporting readable typography, spacing, and contrast-aware design
• Enhancing responsiveness across devices and screen sizes
• Reviewing forms, buttons, links, and status messages for usability
• Encouraging accessible publishing practices wherever feasible

4. Accessible Scholarly Content

We encourage the use of structured documents, descriptive headings, meaningful link text, and alternative descriptions for non-text elements.

Due to the nature of scholarly publishing, some PDFs, archived materials, tables, figures, or externally submitted content may have accessibility limitations.

5. Known Limitations

Some legacy content, third-party integrations, embedded resources, or externally hosted materials may not fully meet current accessibility standards.

We continue to evaluate and improve key areas over time.

6. Third-Party Content and Services

Certain parts of the website may rely on third-party tools, platforms, widgets, or hosted content. While we strive to use accessible solutions, we do not fully control the accessibility of external services.

7. Feedback, Assistance, and Alternative Access

If you experience accessibility issues or need assistance accessing content, please contact us with details of the issue, including the page and the type of support required.

We will make reasonable efforts to provide alternative access or resolve the issue.

8. Review Cycle and Updates

This Accessibility Statement may be updated periodically to reflect improvements, changes in standards, and service updates.