License Agreement and Author Copyright

Copyright of all articles published by the Journal of Science Research and Reviews (JOSRAR) is retained by the author(s).

Authors maintain full ownership of their intellectual work and the rights to their published research. JOSRAR does not claim copyright ownership of published articles.

Articles published in JOSRAR are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

What This License Means

The CC BY 4.0 license grants the broadest permissions while maintaining attribution to the original author. Under this license:

Permitted Uses

Users are free to:

1.     Share the contribution:

    • Copy and distribute the material in any medium or format
    • Transmit the material electronically or otherwise
    • Make the material available to others

2.     Remix the contribution:

    • Adapt, transform, and build upon the material
    • Create derivative works based on the article
    • Combine the work with other materials

3.     Commercial Use:

    • Use the material for commercial purposes
    • Incorporate the work into products or services for profit

Conditions

The only requirement is:

  • Attribution: Users must attribute the contribution to the original author(s) and JOSRAR in the manner specified by the author or licensor
  • Users must include a link to the license
  • Users must indicate if changes were made to the material
  • Attributions should be reasonable but not burdensome

Attribution Guidelines

Proper attribution should include:

  • Author name(s)
  • Article title
  • Journal name (JOSRAR)
  • Publication date
  • DOI or stable URL
  • License information (CC BY 4.0)

Example: "This article by [Author Name], titled '[Article Title],' published in the Journal of Science Research and Reviews is licensed under CC BY 4.0. https://doi.org/[DOI]"

Why Creative Commons Attribution 4.0?

JOSRAR has selected the CC BY 4.0 license because it:

1. Maximizes Dissemination

  • Permits broad re-use and sharing of research
  • Increases research visibility and impact
  • Allows seamless integration into open access repositories
  • Supports international research collaboration

2. Preferred by Funding Bodies

  • Many research funding organizations (NIH, NSF, EU, Gates Foundation) require or strongly prefer CC BY 4.0
  • Aligns with open science initiatives
  • Meets compliance requirements for publicly funded research

3. Promotes Scientific Progress

  • Enables derivative works and adaptations
  • Allows commercial applications of research
  • Facilitates data mining and text mining
  • Supports interdisciplinary research

4. Maintains Author Attribution

  • Ensures authors receive proper credit
  • Protects author reputation and academic standing
  • Enables tracking of article citations and impact
  • Preserves authorship in all derivative works

Author Rights Under CC BY 4.0

By retaining copyright, authors have the right to:

1.     Reuse Their Work:

    • Republish in other venues
    • Include in dissertations, theses, or book chapters
    • Use in teaching materials
    • Present at conferences with full text
    • Make freely available on personal or institutional websites

2.     Create Derivative Works:

    • Publish extended or updated versions
    • Translate the article into other languages
    • Incorporate findings into other publications

3.     Commercial Applications:

    • License their work for commercial use
    • Negotiate separate licensing agreements
    • Develop products based on their research

Author Responsibilities

Authors agree to:

1.     Grant JOSRAR a License to Publish:

    • By submitting, authors grant JOSRAR permission to publish the article under CC BY 4.0
    • This license is non-exclusive (authors may publish elsewhere simultaneously or subsequently)
    • This license is irrevocable once granted

2.     Represent Legal Authority:

    • Authors confirm they own the copyright or have obtained all necessary permissions
    • All co-authors have authorized the submission
    • The work does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights

3.     Proper Attribution:

    • Ensure all co-authors are listed
    • Acknowledge all sources and collaborators
    • Provide accurate funding information

License Grant Upon Acceptance

When a manuscript is accepted for publication, the author(s) automatically grant JOSRAR:

  • A non-exclusive, worldwide license to publish, distribute, and archive the article
  • The right to license the article under CC BY 4.0
  • The right to make the article available in multiple formats and repositories
  • The right to include the article in indexing and abstracting services

Conditional Nature of the License

Important: This publication license is conditional upon acceptance.

  • If a manuscript is rejected, no license is granted and all rights revert to the author
  • Authors may freely submit rejected manuscripts to other journals
  • JOSRAR acquires no rights to rejected manuscripts

JOSRAR Commitment to Open Access

JOSRAR operates as an open access journal, committed to making research freely available to the global scientific community and the public.

Author Benefits

Publishing in JOSRAR provides:

1.     Immediate Open Access:

    • Articles are published online and freely accessible to all users
    • No subscription or paywall restrictions
    • No embargo period

2.     Broad Dissemination:

    • Articles indexed in major academic databases and search engines
    • Articles harvestable by research discovery platforms
    • Articles eligible for inclusion in institutional repositories

3.     Increased Visibility:

    • CC BY 4.0 licensing encourages broader sharing
    • Higher citation rates compared to restricted access articles
    • Enhanced metrics and impact tracking

4.     Compliance with Funding Requirements:

    • Meets open access mandates from major funding agencies
    • Supports transparency in publicly funded research

RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES

Licensed Use by Others

Third parties who access JOSRAR articles may:

  • Download articles for personal use
  • Share articles with colleagues
  • Include articles in teaching materials
  • Incorporate findings into their own research
  • Create derivative works
  • Use articles for commercial purposes

Provided they: Give proper attribution as specified in the CC BY 4.0 license

No Trademark Rights

The CC BY 4.0 license does not permit use of JOSRAR's or authors' names, logos, or trademarks without separate written permission. Proper journal attribution is required.

JOSRAR Archiving Commitment

JOSRAR ensures long-term preservation of published articles through:

1.     Multiple Archival Copies:

    • Maintained on JOSRAR's servers
    • Deposited in institutional repositories
    • Included in digital preservation services
    • Indexed in major academic databases

2.     Version of Record:

    • The published version on JOSRAR is the definitive version of record
    • Includes full metadata and DOI
    • Indexed and discoverable in perpetuity

3.     DOI Persistence:

    • All articles assigned a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
    • DOIs remain active even if JOSRAR's website changes
    • Readers can locate articles using DOI regardless of location

Materials Requiring Permissions

If your article includes:

  • Reproductions of previously published figures, tables, or text
  • Copyrighted images or photographs
  • Quotations from copyrighted sources
  • Unpublished photographs of recognizable individuals

You must obtain and provide written permission from the copyright holder before submission.

Permissions Documentation

Please:

  1. Attach written permission documents to your submission
  2. Clearly identify which figures or materials are covered by each permission
  3. Ensure permissions allow publication under CC BY 4.0
  4. Include any attribution requirements specified by the copyright holder

Responsibility: Authors are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions. JOSRAR cannot publish articles containing copyrighted material without proper permissions.

Moral Rights

While the CC BY 4.0 license addresses copyright, authors retain moral rights to their work, including:

  • Paternity: The right to be identified as the author
  • Integrity: The right to object to derogatory treatment of the work

These rights cannot be waived and remain with the author regardless of copyright licensing.

Other Government Works

Authors should clarify licensing status when submitting government-authored or government-funded research.

Errata and Corrections

If corrections are needed after publication:

  • Corrections will be published as an linked document
  • The copyright and CC BY 4.0 license remain unchanged
  • Corrections become part of the published record
  • The original article version of record is preserved

Retractions

If an article is retracted:

  • The retraction notice will be published and linked to the original
  • The article remains in the archive marked as retracted
  • The CC BY 4.0 license and copyright remain with the author
  • The retracted article remains citable

Agreement to Terms

By submitting a manuscript to JOSRAR, all authors agree to:

  • Retain copyright as described in this document
  • Grant JOSRAR a non-exclusive license to publish under CC BY 4.0
  • Comply with all licensing terms
  • Resolve any licensing disputes through established procedures

Dispute Resolution

If disputes arise regarding copyright or licensing:

  1. Contact JOSRAR's Editorial Office with details
  2. The Editorial Board will review the matter
  3. Disputes will be resolved in accordance with international copyright law and JOSRAR policies
  4. If necessary, legal counsel may be engaged

CONTACT AND SUPPORT

For questions regarding copyright, licensing, or permissions: JOSRAR Editorial Office 

Last Updated: 28th May, 2026 JOSRAR Editorial Board