About the Journal

Open Hibiscus Journal is an independent, open-access publication dedicated to advancing research and discussion in quantum foundations and theoretical physics. The journal provides a platform for mathematically rigorous analyses, conceptual studies, and formal theoretical work, welcoming contributions from independent researchers, early-career scientists, and hobbyist physicists.

All content is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing authors to retain copyright while enabling broad sharing, reuse, and citation of their work. The journal is editorially moderated to ensure clarity, relevance, and formal rigor, and offers optional post-publication peer review or regular peer-review for authors seeking additional validation.

Open Hibiscus Journal encourages structured commentary and micro-publications, fostering a collaborative environment for discussion and critique. It publishes continuously, with curated issues compiled twice per year.

The journal is committed to long-term preservation and scholarly integrity, with recognized archiving systems such as LOCKSS or CLOCKSS currently in place. Personal data collected for submissions is handled in accordance with privacy best practices and will not be shared without consent.

While the journal is independent, it maintains high professional standards and transparency, offering readers, authors, and reviewers a credible venue for exploring the foundational questions of physics.