Copyright & License

Copyright & License

Asian Journal of Research and Development Studies (AJRDS)

The Asian Journal of Research and Development Studies (AJRDS) operates under an open-access publishing model that balances author ownership of intellectual property with wide dissemination of scholarly work. This policy outlines how copyright is managed and the permissions granted to both authors and readers.

  1. Copyright Ownership

Authors retain full copyright of their published work. Submission and acceptance of a manuscript do not transfer ownership to the journal. By retaining copyright, authors maintain legal rights over their intellectual property while permitting the journal to publish and distribute the work.

  1. Publishing License

Upon acceptance, authors grant AJRDS a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article. This license allows the journal to:

  • Publish the article online in its journal platform
  • Archive the article permanently in digital repositories
  • Promote the article for academic visibility
  • Index the article in relevant databases

The license ensures the article is accessible to the global research community while protecting the author’s ownership rights.

  1. Open Access and Usage Rights

All articles are published under an open-access license, allowing readers to:

  • Read and download the full text freely
  • Share and distribute the article for academic purposes
  • Use the research in teaching, learning, and further scholarly work

Users are required to cite the original authors and journal when using the material. Open access encourages academic collaboration, knowledge dissemination, and practical application of research findings.

  1. Author Rights After Publication

Authors retain the right to:

  • Share the article on personal websites or institutional repositories
  • Include the article in academic portfolios or teaching materials
  • Reuse parts of the article in future research with proper citation

These rights ensure that authors can maximize the visibility and impact of their work while maintaining control over its use.

  1. Restrictions on Use

While the journal promotes open access, the following are prohibited without permission:

  • Altering the article in a way that misrepresents the research
  • Using the work for commercial purposes without consent
  • Plagiarizing or failing to acknowledge the original authors

These restrictions preserve the integrity of the research and protect authors from misuse.

  1. Third-Party Materials

Authors must obtain permission to reproduce any figures, tables, images, or data from other sources. Such materials must be properly cited in the manuscript. AJRDS is not responsible for copyright infringements of third-party content.

The Copyright & License policy of AJRDS ensures that authors retain ownership of their work while facilitating open, ethical, and permanent dissemination of research. By providing clear usage permissions and protecting intellectual property, the journal supports the global exchange of knowledge and encourages responsible academic practices.