Copyright Statement

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies (IJMRS)
ISSN: 2640-7272 | USA Based | Peer Reviewed | Open Access

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies (IJMRS) follows an author-friendly copyright policy that ensures both author rights and open access dissemination of research.

1. Author Retains Copyright

Authors retain full copyright of their published articles.
By submitting to IJMRS, authors acknowledge that:

  • They own the copyright of their work.

  • They retain the right to use, distribute, and archive their article without restrictions.

  • IJMRS is granted a non-exclusive right to publish the work.

This ensures that authors maintain complete control over their intellectual property.

2. Publishing Rights Granted to IJMRS

Upon acceptance, authors grant IJMRS the following non-exclusive rights:

  • The right to publish, reproduce, and distribute the article.

  • The right to archive and index the article on the journal’s website and databases.

  • The right to assign a DOI for permanent identification.

Since this is non-exclusive, authors may reuse their material freely—provided proper citation is given to the journal.

3. Licensing Under Creative Commons

All IJMRS articles are published under the Creative Commons International Open Access License, which permits:

  • Free reading

  • Free downloading

  • Free sharing

  • Free reproduction

  • Free adaptation

as long as the original authors and the journal are correctly cited.

This license ensures maximum global reach while protecting author attribution.

4. Author Responsibilities

Authors confirm that:

  • The submitted work is original.

  • They have not transferred copyright to another publisher.

  • All third-party materials (figures, tables, images, etc.) have proper permissions.

  • The manuscript does not violate any existing copyrights or legal rights.

If copyrighted materials from other sources are used, authors must obtain written permission.

5. Journal Responsibilities

IJMRS is responsible for:

  • Maintaining the article permanently online under open access.

  • Providing long-term digital archiving and DOI support.

  • Ensuring ethical and professional publication standards.

  • Protecting the integrity and attribution of authors’ work.

6. Reuse and Distribution

Authors are free to:

  • Deposit their article in repositories

  • Share it on personal or institutional websites

  • Use it in teaching, presentations, or future research

  • Expand it into a book chapter or extended study

without seeking permission from the journal.

They must simply cite the original publication in IJMRS.

7. Copyright Infringement

If any copyright violation or misuse is detected:

  • The journal will conduct an investigation following COPE guidelines.

  • Necessary actions may be taken, including correction, retraction, or legal notice.

IJMRS prioritizes the protection of both authors and the academic community.