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Copyright Policy

At the International Journal for Public Policy, Law and Development (IJPLD), we uphold a commitment to both the rights of authors and the dissemination of research. To balance these interests, our copyright policy is designed to ensure that authors retain ownership of their work while also promoting the broad accessibility and impact of their research.

Author Rights and Copyright Retention

Authors who publish with IJPLD retain the copyright to their work. This means that the intellectual property rights associated with the article remain with the authors, allowing them to control how their work is used and distributed beyond the journal. This retention of copyright ensures that authors maintain control over the legal rights to their original research.

Granting Publication and Distribution Rights

By submitting their manuscript to IJPLD, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the article under a Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). This license permits the following:

  • Sharing: Others can freely share the published article, whether online or in print.

  • Adapting: The article can be adapted, modified, or built upon in new works.

  • Non-Commercial Use: The work can be used non-commercially, meaning that it cannot be used for commercial purposes without additional permission.

Attribution Requirements

Under the CC BY 4.0 license, users of the work must provide proper attribution to the original authors and the source of the publication. This ensures that the authors receive credit for their contributions while allowing their work to be freely accessible and used by others. Proper attribution includes citing the article’s authors, title, journal name, and the publication year, in accordance with the citation standards of the CC BY 4.0 license.

Facilitating Research and Collaboration

The CC BY 4.0 license adopted by IJPLD promotes the widespread dissemination and reuse of research findings. By allowing others to share, adapt, and build upon published work, this policy fosters an environment of collaboration and innovation. It supports the growth of knowledge by enabling researchers, practitioners, and the public to access and engage with high-quality research without barriers.

Our copyright policy reflects IJPLD's dedication to supporting the open sharing of knowledge while respecting the intellectual property rights of authors. By retaining copyright and granting publication rights under the CC BY 4.0 license, authors contribute to a vibrant academic community where their research can make a meaningful impact.