License and Copyright
The Tech-Sphere Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation (TSJERI) adheres to a robust licensing and copyright policy that aligns with our commitment to open access and the ethical dissemination of research. This policy ensures that authors retain the rights to their work while allowing the public to access, share, and build upon published articles with appropriate attribution.
Licensing
All articles published in TSJERI are made available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license permits:
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Sharing: Users can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, including commercial use.
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Adapting: Users can remix, transform, and build upon the material, for any purpose, even commercially.
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Attribution: Users must provide appropriate credit to the original authors, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. This attribution can be done in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the author endorses the user or their use of the work.
By publishing under this license, TSJERI ensures that all research articles are openly accessible and can be freely shared and reused, fostering global collaboration and accelerating innovation.
Copyright
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Authors retain the copyright of their published articles. By submitting to TSJERI, authors grant the journal the right to publish the work under the chosen license (Creative Commons Attribution License). This means that authors have full control over their work and are free to reuse, distribute, or adapt their research, as long as proper attribution is given.
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Upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication, authors are required to sign an agreement acknowledging the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.
Reuse and Distribution
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TSJERI allows for the reuse and distribution of published work by any individual or organization, provided proper attribution is made to the original author(s).
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Authors are encouraged to upload and share their work in institutional repositories, personal websites, and other platforms, provided they adhere to the attribution requirements of the CC BY license.
No Exclusive Licensing
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TSJERI does not require authors to transfer exclusive copyright to the journal. Authors maintain the right to reuse their work in future publications, presentations, and other formats.
Ethical Considerations
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Authors must ensure that their work is free from plagiarism and that all necessary permissions (e.g., for the use of copyrighted figures, tables, or excerpts) are obtained prior to submission.
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In the case of co-authorship, all authors must agree on the licensing and copyright terms.