Copyright Policy

The Journal of Sustainable Futures and Interdisciplinary Solutions (JSFIS) is committed to maintaining ethical publishing practices while ensuring authors retain rights to their work. This copyright policy governs the ownership, licensing, and use of articles published in the journal.

 

  1. Copyright Ownership
  • Authors retain full copyright of their published work.
  • By submitting a manuscript to JSFIS, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article in any format or medium.

 

  1. Licensing Terms
  • All articles published in JSFIS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).
  • This license permits:
    • Sharing: Articles can be freely distributed and shared in any medium or format.
    • Adaptation: Articles can be adapted, remixed, or built upon for any purpose, including commercial use.
    • Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original authors and the journal, with a link to the license and an indication of any modifications.

 

  1. Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

  1. Use their published work for personal, academic, and professional purposes without seeking permission from the journal.
  2. Share the published article on personal or institutional repositories, professional websites, and social media platforms.
  3. Reuse their article for teaching, conference presentations, and further research.

 

  1. Responsibilities of Authors
  • Authors must ensure that their submission does not violate copyright laws.
  • Any third-party material included in the manuscript (e.g., figures, tables, or images) must be properly credited, and permission must be obtained for reuse if necessary.

 

  1. Journal’s Rights
  • JSFIS reserves the right to:
    • Distribute, promote, and archive the published content.
    • Ensure articles remain accessible through indexing and archiving services.
    • Require proper attribution in all instances of article reuse.

 

  1. Copyright Infringement

JSFIS takes copyright infringement seriously:

  • Any evidence of unauthorized use, replication, or distribution of published work will be investigated.
  • Proven cases of infringement may lead to retraction of the article and legal action if necessary.

 

  1. Retraction and Removal
  • Articles violating copyright policies or containing unauthorized content may be retracted or removed.
  • A retraction or removal notice will be issued publicly to maintain transparency.

 

  1. Acknowledgment of Policy

By submitting a manuscript to JSFIS, authors agree to comply with this copyright policy, ensuring the ethical and legal dissemination of their work.