Copyright and Publishing Rights

Introduction

The following guidelines outline the copyright and publishing rights associated with submitting articles to the Research Corridor Journal of Engineering Science. Authors are expected to adhere to these guidelines to ensure the integrity and ethical standards of the journal.

Copyright Ownership

  • Authors retain copyright: Authors retain copyright to their work, including the right to reuse their material in future publications or presentations, provided they acknowledge the original publication in the Research Corridor Journal of Engineering Science.
  • Grant of rights to the journal: By submitting their work to the journal, authors grant the Research Corridor Journal of Engineering Science a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the article in any format, including print, electronic, or digital.

Publishing Rights

  • Open Access: The Research Corridor Journal of Engineering Science is an open-access journal. This means that articles are freely available online to readers without requiring a subscription.
  • Author's Accepted Manuscript (AAM): Authors retain the right to publish their AAM on their personal or institutional websites or repositories, provided they acknowledge the original publication in the Research Corridor Journal of Engineering Science.
  • Embargo Period: There may be a brief embargo period before the AAM can be made publicly available. This embargo period is typically to allow the journal to disseminate the article to its subscribers and to ensure the integrity of the peer review process.

Permissions

  • Third-party materials: If the article includes third-party materials (e.g., figures, tables, data), authors must obtain the necessary permissions from the copyright holders before submitting the article.
  • Reuse of published materials: If authors wish to reuse material from previously published works in their submitted article, they must obtain the necessary permissions from the copyright holders of those works.

Ethical Considerations

  • Plagiarism: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and does not contain any plagiarized material.
  • Data integrity: Authors must ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data presented in their article.
  • Ethical guidelines: Authors should adhere to the ethical guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Disclaimer

These guidelines are intended to provide general information about copyright and publishing rights for the Research Corridor Journal of Engineering Science. The specific terms and conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of each submission. Authors should consult with the journal's editorial office if they have any questions or concerns.