Rights and License Policy

At the International Journal of Scientific and Management Research (IJSMR), we uphold the principles of academic integrity while ensuring that authors retain their rights and enjoy the benefits of open access publication. This Rights and License Policy outlines the rights retained by authors and the licensing terms under which their work is published.

1. Copyright Retention

  • Authors retain full copyright of their work upon publication. This means that authors have the right to reproduce, distribute, and create derivative works from their original research.

2. License to Publish

  • By submitting their manuscript, authors grant IJSMR a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish the work under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license allows others to share, adapt, and use the work, provided that proper credit is given to the original authors.

3. Author Rights

Authors have the right to:

  • Share their work publicly after publication, including posting on personal or institutional repositories, provided that appropriate attribution is given.
  • Use their work in future research, presentations, and teaching materials without seeking additional permissions from the journal.
  • Request reprints or use their work in other publications, subject to compliance with the license terms.

4. Open Access Availability

All articles published in IJSMR are freely accessible to the public. This open access model encourages wider dissemination of research findings and facilitates collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and the public.

5. Attribution

When utilizing or citing published work, users must provide proper attribution to the original authors, as per the guidelines of the CC BY license. This includes citing the original publication in academic work, presentations, or any derivative use.

6. Third-Party Material

If authors include third-party material (e.g., images, figures, or texts) in their manuscripts, they must obtain permission for use and provide proper attribution to the original sources. Authors are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights to include such materials in their publication.

7. Amendments and Retraction

  • Authors may request to amend or retract their work if significant errors or ethical concerns arise after publication. The request must be made formally to the editorial board, which will review the circumstances and make a determination.

8. Conclusion

The International Journal of Scientific and Management Research (IJSMR) is committed to supporting authors’ rights while ensuring the ethical dissemination of research. By publishing under an open access model, we aim to enhance the visibility and impact of scholarly work across various fields.