Copyright Policy Summary
IJOER - Author-Centric Copyright Policy
ISSN: 2395-6992 | Authors Retain Copyright | Open Access Licensing
Key Message: You Keep Your Copyright
Unlike traditional journals that require you to transfer copyright, IJOER allows authors to retain full copyright ownership of their work. We only require a non-exclusive license to publish.
View complete licensing terms →Quick Guide to Your Rights
You Keep Copyright
You own your work. Copyright remains with you, not transferred to the journal.
Open Access
All articles are freely available to anyone, anywhere, with no paywalls.
Maximum Reuse
Permissive licensing enables others to build upon your work.
Summary of Author Rights
| What You Can Do | Details |
|---|---|
| Retain Ownership | You are the copyright holder of your article. No transfer required. |
| License Your Work | Articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0). |
| Reuse Your Work Freely | You can repost the final PDF on your personal website, in institutional repositories, use it in teaching, and include it in your thesis without permission. |
| Self-Archiving | Deposit the final published version in any repository immediately upon publication. No embargo |
| Translations & Adaptations | You may translate and adapt your own work into any language without seeking permission. |
Important: Commercial Use Restriction
Under CC BY-NC, others may not use your article for commercial purposes (e.g., selling reprints) without obtaining explicit permission from you, the copyright holder.
Author Rights Timeline
Before Publication
- ✓ Post preprints anywhere
- ✓ Share with colleagues
- ✓ Present at conferences
At Publication
- ✓ Retain copyright
- ✓ Grant non-exclusive license
- ✓ Choose CC BY-NC license
After Publication
- ✓ Post final PDF anywhere
- ✓ Translate and adapt
- ✓ No embargo period
IJOER vs. Traditional Journals
| Policy Feature | Traditional Journals | IJOER Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright Ownership | Transferred to journal | Retained by author |
| Version in Repository | Preprint or accepted manuscript only | Final published PDF |
| Embargo Period | Often 12-24 months | No embargo (immediate) |
| Posting on Personal Website | Often restricted | Permitted immediately |
| Use in Teaching | May require permission | Always permitted |
Need More Details?
This page provides a quick summary. For the full, comprehensive policy including details on third-party content, commercial use requests, translations, and permission processes, please visit our complete Copyright & Licensing Policy page.
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