Open Access & Copyright License Policy
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
IJOER (International Journal of Engineering Research and Science) publishes all articles under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license, ensuring maximum dissemination and reuse of engineering research.
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1. License Overview
Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0
All articles published in IJOER are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
License Details
- License Type: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
- License Code: CC BY-NC 4.0
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- Effective Date: March 2015
- Version: 4.0 International
Key Features
- Free access to all engineering articles
- Maximum research visibility
- Non-commercial use permitted
- Allows modifications/adaptations
- Requires proper attribution
- No additional restrictions
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2. Author Rights & Responsibilities
Author Copyright Agreement
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IJOER the non-exclusive right to publish under CC BY-NC 4.0 license.
Authors Retain
- Copyright ownership
- Patent rights
- Trademark rights
- Right to be identified as author
- Right to deposit in repositories (immediate, no embargo)
- Right to share preprints/postprints
Authors Grant to IJOER
- Non-exclusive publishing rights
- Right to apply CC BY-NC 4.0 license
- Right to edit and format
- Right to distribute globally
- Right to archive permanently
- Right to enforce attribution
License Agreement
All authors must sign a License Agreement during submission, which formalizes the rights outlined above. The agreement is non-negotiable and applies to all authors of the manuscript.
3. User Permissions & Restrictions
You Are Free To:
- Share: Copy and redistribute in any medium or format
- Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material
- Non-Commercial Use: Use for educational and research purposes
- Archive: Deposit in institutional repositories
- Translate: Create translations of the work (non-commercially)
- Derivative Works: Create new works based on the material
Under These Terms:
- Attribution: Give appropriate credit to the author(s)
- Link to License: Provide link to CC BY-NC 4.0 license
- Indicate Changes: Note if modifications were made
- NonCommercial: Cannot use for commercial purposes
- No Additional Restrictions: Cannot apply legal/tech restrictions
- No Endorsement: Cannot imply author endorsement
Permission Summary
The CC BY-NC 4.0 license allows maximum freedom to reuse and build upon published engineering research for non-commercial purposes while ensuring authors receive proper credit for their work. No permission is required from authors or publisher for non-commercial reuse that complies with the license terms. Commercial use requires permission from the authors.
4. Copyright Policy
Copyright Management
Copyright Ownership
Authors retain copyright of their published engineering articles. The license agreement grants IJOER non-exclusive publishing rights while allowing authors to retain ownership.
Third-Party Material
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any third-party material (figures, tables, text excerpts) and must provide evidence of permission during submission.
Copyright Infringement
IJOER respects intellectual property rights and will investigate any claims of copyright infringement. Authors are responsible for ensuring their work does not infringe others' rights.
License Exceptions
Some components (logos, branding elements) are not covered by CC BY-NC license and remain under IJOER's copyright. These exceptions are clearly marked in published articles.
Copyright Violations
Any violation of copyright terms will be taken seriously. IJOER reserves the right to remove infringing content, retract articles, and take legal action if necessary. Users violating license terms may lose access privileges.
5. Open Access Publishing Model
Gold Open Access Journal
IJOER operates as a Gold Open Access journal where all engineering articles are freely available immediately upon publication, funded through Article Processing Charges (APC).
Immediate Availability
Engineering articles available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication without embargo.
Global Access
Free access for readers worldwide without subscription fees or paywalls.
Increased Impact
Open access typically leads to higher citation rates and broader research impact for engineering research.
Open Access Compliance
IJOER's open access policy complies with major funding agency requirements including:
- NIH Public Access Policy
- Wellcome Trust Open Access
- RCUK Open Access Policy
- European Commission H2020
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Australian Research Council
- Engineering funding agencies
6. Attribution Requirements
Proper Citation Guidelines
When using IJOER articles under CC BY-NC 4.0 license, proper attribution must be given to the original author(s).
Required Information
- Author name(s)
- Article title
- Journal name (IJOER)
- Volume and issue number
- Page numbers or article ID
- DOI or permanent URL
- License notice (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Attribution Examples
Standard Citation:
Singh, R. et al. (2023). Engineering Research Title. International Journal of Engineering Research and Science (IJOER), 9(2), 45-56. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxx
With License:
© 2023 The Authors. Published by IJOER under CC BY-NC 4.0 license.
Modification Notice
If you modify or adapt the material, you must indicate that changes were made. You may not suggest the original author endorses your modifications. Example: "Adapted from Singh et al. (2023) under CC BY-NC 4.0 license."
7. Commercial Use Policy
Non-Commercial Permitted Uses
- Educational use in academic institutions
- Research use by non-profit organizations
- Inclusion in non-commercial theses and dissertations
- Posting in institutional repositories (non-commercial)
- Use in government-funded research
Commercial Use Restrictions
- Cannot use for commercial purposes without author permission
- Cannot claim author endorsement
- Must provide proper attribution
- Cannot imply IJOER endorsement
- Cannot restrict others' use
- Must link to original license
Commercial Licensing
The CC BY-NC 4.0 license prohibits commercial use without separate permission. Companies and organizations wishing to use IJOER engineering articles for commercial purposes must obtain permission directly from the copyright holders (the authors). IJOER can facilitate contact with authors but does not grant commercial permissions.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
License Summary
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
This license lets others remix, adapt, and build upon your work non-commercially, and although their new works must also acknowledge you and be non-commercial, they don't have to license their derivative works on the same terms.