Copyright and License Statement

The International Journal of Forensic Expert Alliance (IJFEA) is committed to upholding authors’ rights while ensuring the widest possible dissemination of scholarly work through open access. The following policies govern copyright and licensing for all publications in IJFEA.

 

Copyright Policy

Author Retains Copyright

  • Ownership: Upon acceptance, authors retain full copyright of their work, preserving complete legal rights over its use, distribution, and reproduction.
  • Usage Rights: Authors may freely use their published articles in future research, teaching, and professional activities, provided appropriate attribution to IJFEA is maintained.

 

Grant of License to IJFEA

  • Non-Exclusive License: By submitting a manuscript, authors grant IJFEA a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, and distribute their work in both digital and print formats.
  • Creative Commons Licensing: All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, ensuring accessibility while respecting authors’ rights.

 

Author Rights Post-Publication

  • Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version in institutional repositories, academic networks, or personal websites, with proper citation to IJFEA.

 

License Policy

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) License

  • Attribution: Users may share and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided proper credit is given to the original authors and IJFEA, with a link to the license and disclosure of any changes.
  • NonCommercial: Content may not be used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

 

Permitted Uses

  • Educational and Research Use: Articles may be used in classrooms, training programs, and research without restrictions.
  • Non-Commercial Dissemination: Researchers and institutions may share content on academic networks, repositories, and non-commercial platforms to enhance visibility.

 

Prohibited Uses Without Permission

  • Commercial Exploitation: Sale, redistribution, or use of content for profit is not permitted.
  • Derivative Works for Commercial Purposes: Adaptations such as translations or compilations for commercial gain require explicit permission.

 

Compliance with Funding Requirements

Publishing in IJFEA under the CC BY-NC license ensures compliance with open access mandates set by global funding agencies, allowing authors to meet grant and institutional requirements.

 

Responsibilities of Authors and Users

  • Proper Attribution: Authors and users must provide appropriate credit when the work is reused or shared, ensuring transparency and traceability.
  • Ethical Use: Users must adhere to the CC BY-NC terms, and authors must ensure that any third-party content included in their work has proper permissions.