Copyright Policy

International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering, and Technology (IJRSSET) is committed to the widespread dissemination of research findings while ensuring the rights of authors are protected and their work is disseminated under clear terms. This document outlines the copyright and licensing arrangements for the publication and distribution of research work in IJRSSET.

Copyright

Upon acceptance of an article for publication by IJRSSET, copyright is automatically retained by the authors. Simultaneously, an exclusive publishing license is automatically granted to IJRSSET. This dual arrangement permits the journal to publish and distribute the manuscript and its associated materials while allowing authors to retain copyright over their work. Authors are entitled to share, copy, and distribute the published article in various formats, provided the original work is properly cited and not used for commercial purposes. This policy streamlines the publication process, ensuring the authors' rights are protected and enabling the journal to distribute and utilize the content effectively.

Licensing

IJRSSET adopts the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0) for all its publications, unless specified otherwise. This license allows for non-commercial sharing, copying, distribution, and adaptation of the work, provided the original work and source are properly cited. It ensures the maximum dissemination and broader impact of our published material under non-commercial terms.

Author Rights

Authors who publish with IJRSSET retain several key rights, including:

  1. The right to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display the published work in teaching, conference presentations, lectures, other scholarly activities, and all other professional uses, as long as they are non-commercial.
  2. The right to prepare derivative works from the published work, with appropriate acknowledgment of its initial publication in IJRSSET.
  3. The right to deposit or archive the published article in institutional, funding body, or other repositories of their choice, providing public access to the work under non-commercial terms.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring their work is original, not previously published, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. They must properly acknowledge the work of others and obtain any necessary permissions. Potential conflicts of interest must be clearly stated upon submission.

Use of Published Articles

Under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license, use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium are permitted non-commercially, provided the original author and source are credited.

Archiving and Access

IJRSSET is committed to the long-term preservation of published articles, ensuring they remain accessible to the scientific community, researchers, and the public under non-commercial terms.

This policy underscores the commitment of IJRSSET to credit authors for their work while facilitating the journal's mission of disseminating research findings widely under non-commercial conditions. Authors are encouraged to fully understand their rights and responsibilities under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license.