Copyright & Licensing
Copyright & Licensing Policy – JournalStack
Author rights, licensing terms, and responsible usage guidelines for JournalStack publications.
Introduction
This Copyright & Licensing Policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of authors and JournalStack. All JournalStack journals follow an open-access publishing model to promote global dissemination of research.
Copyright Ownership
- Authors retain full copyright of their articles.
- Authors grant JournalStack a non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the work.
- Authors may reuse and archive their work without requesting permission
Licensing Terms (Creative Commons CC BY)
All articles published in JournalStack journals are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
- Sharing — copy and distribute the work
- Adapting — remix and build upon the work
- Commercial and non-commercial reuse allowed
- Attribution to original authors is required
Author Rights
Authors are free to:
- Deposit any version (preprint / postprint / published VoR)
- Share the work in repositories and personal websites
- Use content for teaching and presentations
- Incorporate the article into future books or research
JournalStack Rights
- Publish and distribute the article in digital or print formats
- Preserve content permanently through archiving networks
- Promote the article via indexing partners and scholarly platforms
Third-Party Content
- Authors must obtain permissions to reuse copyrighted material
- Reused images/tables must include proper citations
- Failure to secure rights may lead to rejection or retraction
Open Access Policy
- All articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication. This open-access model ensures global visibility, higher citation potential, and unrestricted readership.
Self-Archiving Policy
JournalStack allows self-archiving of all versions:
- Preprint
- Postprint
- Published Version (VoR)
Plagiarism & Copyright Infringement
- Zero tolerance for plagiarism and copyright violations
- Cases are handled according to COPE ethical standards
- Actions include corrections, retractions, or sanctions if required
Contact Information
For licensing or permissions inquiries:
Email: rights@journalstack.com
Website: www.journalstack.com
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