COPYRIGHT POLICY

International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER) recognizes the importance of protecting intellectual property rights while fostering the unrestricted exchange of scientific knowledge. The journal is committed to ensuring that authors receive appropriate recognition for their scholarly contributions while maximizing the accessibility and impact of published research.

All articles published in International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER) remain the intellectual property of their respective author(s). Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant the journal the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, archive, and disseminate the article in both electronic and print formats. The journal supports the principles of open-access publishing and encourages the responsible sharing of scientific information for educational and research purposes.

Ownership of Copyright

Copyright of all published articles remains with the author(s). By submitting and publishing their work in IJNER, authors authorize the journal to publish, preserve, index, and distribute the manuscript worldwide while ensuring proper attribution to the original creators.

Copyright Principles

  • Authors retain full copyright ownership of their original work.
  • Authors grant International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER) the right to publish, distribute, and preserve the article in all media formats.
  • Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not infringe upon the copyrights or intellectual property rights of others.
  • Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use any copyrighted material, including figures, tables, images, or data from third-party sources.
  • Proper acknowledgment and citation of previously published materials are mandatory.

Author Rights

Authors publishing in IJNER have the right to:

  • Retain the copyright of their work.
  • Share and distribute their published articles for academic and research purposes.
  • Deposit the published version of their article in institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic databases.
  • Reuse their work in future books, lectures, or research publications with proper citation to the original source.

Rights of the Journal

The journal reserves the right to edit, format, publish, archive, and disseminate accepted manuscripts while preserving the integrity of the original work. IJNER also retains the right to identify and address cases of copyright infringement, plagiarism, or unauthorized use of published content.

Compliance with Licensing Policy

All articles published in International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER)  are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Users may copy, share, adapt, and redistribute the content, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the journal.

Through this copyright policy, International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER)  aims to balance the rights of authors with the journal's mission of promoting open access, academic integrity, and the global exchange of scientific knowledge.