Copyright & Licensing Policy

Copyright & Licensing Policy

Policy Statement

The International Journal of Engineering Concepts and Management is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring the widest possible dissemination of scholarly research. This policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of authors, readers, and the journal regarding published content.

Copyright Ownership

Authors retain the copyright of their published work. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The manuscript is original and has not been published previously.
  • The work does not infringe any copyright or intellectual property rights.
  • All co-authors have approved the submitted version.
  • Permission has been obtained for any copyrighted material included in the manuscript.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.

Publishing Rights Granted to the Journal

Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to:

  • Publish the article in print and/or electronic formats.
  • Reproduce and distribute the published work.
  • Archive and preserve the article permanently.
  • Include the article in indexing services, repositories, and databases.
  • Promote the published work through academic and scholarly platforms.

Author Rights

Authors may:

  • Retain copyright ownership of their work.
  • Share the published article with colleagues.
  • Deposit the published version in institutional repositories, where permitted.
  • Use the article for teaching, research, and academic presentations.
  • Include the work in theses, dissertations, books, or future scholarly publications with proper acknowledgment of the original publication.

Reader Rights

Readers are permitted to:

  • Read articles free of charge.
  • Download published articles.
  • Print articles for personal or educational use.
  • Cite published work with proper attribution.
  • Share links to published articles.

Commercial reproduction, modification, or redistribution requires prior permission where applicable.

Third-Party Copyright Material

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material, including:

  • Figures
  • Tables
  • Images
  • Photographs
  • Graphs
  • Maps
  • Large excerpts from previously published works

Appropriate acknowledgment must be provided within the manuscript.

Licensing

The journal publishes articles under the licensing terms specified on each published article. Authors and readers should refer to the license information displayed with the article for the applicable permissions and reuse conditions.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are expected to:

  • Ensure the originality of the submitted work.
  • Provide accurate citations for all referenced material.
  • Obtain permissions for copyrighted content before submission.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest.
  • Comply with the journal's ethical and editorial policies.

Copyright Infringement

If a copyright infringement claim is received, the journal may:

  • Investigate the reported concern.
  • Contact the corresponding author for clarification.
  • Request supporting documentation.
  • Remove infringing material where necessary.
  • Publish a correction or retraction if warranted.
  • Notify the relevant institution or copyright holder when appropriate.

Policy Updates

The International Journal of Engineering Concepts and Management reserves the right to revise this policy periodically to reflect changes in publishing standards, legal requirements, and best editorial practices. The latest version published on the journal's website shall supersede all previous versions.