Copyright & Licensing Policy

The journal is committed to protecting intellectual property rights while supporting the ethical dissemination of scholarly work. This policy defines the ownership, licensing, and permitted use of content published in the journal.

1. Copyright Ownership

Copyright of articles published in the journal remains with the author(s). By submitting and publishing their work, authors grant the journal the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the article in all forms and media as part of the scholarly record.

2. Licensing Terms

All published articles are made available under a clearly defined license that specifies the terms of use, distribution, and reproduction. Licensing information is displayed with each published article to ensure transparency and clarity regarding reuse rights.

3. Author Rights and Responsibilities

Authors retain the right to:

  • Use their published work for academic and educational purposes

  • Deposit the published version in institutional or subject repositories

  • Share the work with appropriate attribution to the journal

Authors are responsible for ensuring that any third-party content included in their manuscript is used with proper permission and acknowledgment.

4. User Rights

Users may access, read, download, and reuse published content in accordance with the stated licensing terms. Proper citation of the original publication is required in all cases of reuse.

5. Third-Party Material

If an article contains material for which the author does not hold copyright, authors must obtain the necessary permissions prior to publication. Such material must be clearly identified within the article.

6. Archiving and Preservation

The journal ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content through appropriate digital archiving and preservation systems. Archived content remains part of the permanent scholarly record.

7. Breach of Copyright

In cases of alleged copyright infringement, the journal will investigate the matter and take appropriate editorial or legal action as necessary to protect the rights of authors and the integrity of the publication.