Copyright Policy

 

1. Copyright Retention

Authors of articles published in the International Journal of Law and Policy (IJLP) retain the copyright of their articles, except for any third-party images and other materials added by IJLP, which are subject to the copyright of their respective owners. Authors are free to disseminate and re-publish their articles, provided that they fully cite the original publication in IJLP. The ability to copy, download, forward, or otherwise distribute any materials is always subject to any copyright notices displayed. 

2. Reuse and Licensing

Authors can protect their original material and prevent others from using their work without permission. IJLP offers Creative Commons licenses for open-access publications. Open Choice articles do not require the transfer of copyright, as the copyright remains with the author. By opting for open access, authors agree to publish their articles under the Creative Commons Attribution License.

3. Authorship Principles

IJLP adheres to the highest standards of authorship principles and practices. It is assumed that all authors have agreed with the content of the submission and have given explicit consent to submit the work. Authors must also obtain consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work was carried out before submission.

4. Authorship Criteria

The IJLP does not prescribe specific contributions that warrant authorship. However, it is recommended that authors adhere to the following criteria in the absence of specific guidelines within their research field:

  1. All authors whose names appear on the submission must have made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; or the creation of new software used in the work.
  2. All authors must have drafted the work or revised it critically for important intellectual content.
  3. All authors must have approved the final version to be published.
  4. All authors must agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

IJLP aims to maintain the integrity and quality of its published articles and ensure the proper recognition of authors' contributions.