IJLSG · 2026

Copyright & Licensing Policy

Governing copyright ownership, licensing, dissemination, and data management for all published works.

🎯Purpose

This Policy establishes a framework governing copyright ownership, licensing, dissemination, and data management, ensuring protection of author rights while enabling broad access to scholarly work.

©Copyright Ownership

Authors retain full copyright ownership of their work
Submission does not transfer ownership to the Journal
Authors maintain control over reuse and distribution

📄License Granted

Authors grant the Journal a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual license to:

Publish and reproduce the work
Archive and distribute across platforms
Promote scholarly dissemination globally

🔓Open Access Policy

All articles are published under open access, ensuring free and unrestricted public availability.

CC BY 4.0 License

✍️Author Rights

Use work for academic and research purposes
Reuse content in future publications
Deposit work in repositories or personal platforms
Distribute copies with proper attribution

📰Rights of the Journal

Publish and distribute articles in all formats
Archive in databases and indexing services
Promote research globally

🗂️Data Retention & Deletion

Only the final published version (Version of Record) is permanently stored.

Submitted manuscripts and revisions are deleted
Reviewer reports and editorial records are removed
Deletion occurs after 3 months of publication or rejection

✅Author Responsibilities

Ensure originality of work
Avoid copyright infringement
Provide proper citations

🔗Third-Party Material

Authors must obtain permission for third-party content and provide proper attribution.

📦Self-Archiving

Pre-print, post-print, and published versions may be archived
Proper citation of original publication is required

⚖️Limitation of Liability

The views expressed in published articles belong solely to the authors. The Journal and Editorial Board bear no responsibility for content accuracy or legal implications.