Copyright and Publishing Rights

Copyright Ownership

  • Author Copyright: Authors retain copyright ownership of their work. This includes the right to reproduce, modify, distribute, and publicly perform their work.
  • Journal Copyright: The journal holds the copyright to the collective work, including the layout, design, and arrangement of the individual articles.

Publishing Rights

  • Grant of Rights: Authors grant the journal a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display their work in print and electronic formats, including but not limited to the journal's website, databases, and archives.
  • Author's Rights: Authors retain the following rights:
    • To reproduce their work in their own publications or presentations.
    • To use their work in future research or teaching.
    • To grant non-exclusive licenses to third parties for non-commercial purposes.

Permissions for Reuse

  • Author's Permission: Authors may grant permission for the reuse of their work by third parties, subject to the journal's copyright policies.
  • Journal's Permission: The journal may grant permission for the reuse of articles, but this typically requires the author's consent and may involve fees.

Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism

  • Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and does not contain any plagiarized material.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Authors may not submit substantially similar work to multiple journals simultaneously or within a short period of time.

Ethical Considerations

  • Authorship: All authors must have made a substantial contribution to the work and agree to be listed as authors.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Data Sharing: Authors may be required to make their data available upon request.

Open Access Options

  • Open Access: The journal may offer an open access option, where articles are freely available online. This may involve additional fees or funding mechanisms.

Dispute Resolution

  • Dispute Resolution: The journal may specify a dispute resolution process, such as mediation or arbitration, to resolve any disagreements related to copyright or publishing rights.