Copyright & Licensing Policy
Copyright & Licensing Policy – International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (IJMRI)
The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (IJMRI, ISSN: 2454-7204) is committed to ensuring transparency, ethical publishing, and open access to research. This policy explains the copyright and licensing terms that apply to authors, reviewers, and readers.
1. Copyright Ownership
- Authors retain the copyright of their work after publication.
- By submitting to IJMRI, authors grant IJMRI a non-exclusive license to:
- Publish, distribute, and archive the article in all formats (print, electronic, online).
- Index and share the work with third-party databases (Google Scholar, DOAJ, etc.).
- Promote the article for academic and research purposes.
2. Licensing Terms (Open Access)
- All articles published in IJMRI are Open Access and freely available to readers worldwide.
- Unless otherwise stated, articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Under this license:
✅ Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full text of articles.
✅ Users may adapt, remix, and build upon published material for any lawful purpose.
✅ Proper credit must be given to the original authors and IJMRI as the source.
3. Author Rights
Authors have the right to:
- Reuse their published article in teaching, research, and presentations.
- Deposit a copy of their published article in institutional or subject repositories.
- Share their work on personal or academic websites, provided that proper citation and a link to IJMRI are included.
4. IJMRI Rights
- IJMRI reserves the right to maintain the official version of record for citation purposes.
- IJMRI may edit articles for formatting, language, or presentation without altering the research content.
- IJMRI reserves the right to take down content that violates copyright laws, plagiarism rules, or ethical standards.
5. Plagiarism & Misuse of Content
- All manuscripts are subject to plagiarism detection software before acceptance.
- Reuse of published material without citation is prohibited.
- If copyright infringement or unethical use is identified, IJMRI reserves the right to remove the content and notify relevant authorities.
6. Third-Party Content
- Authors must obtain necessary permissions for any third-party content (figures, tables, images, or data) included in their work.
- IJMRI is not responsible for copyright disputes arising from improperly cited or unauthorized content.
7. Disclaimer
- The views and opinions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors.
- IJMRI, its editors, or reviewers are not liable for any claims, damages, or disputes arising from the use of published content.
8. Policy Updates
IJMRI may update this Copyright & Licensing Policy periodically. Authors and readers are encouraged to review the latest version on the website.
Contact Us
For copyright or licensing queries, please contact:
✉️ publish@ijmri.com
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