Copyright and Licensing
Xpertno International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (XIJIR) champions the free dissemination of knowledge and is committed to the principles of open access publishing. Our mission is to make research and scholarly work accessible to all, without financial or legal barriers, to enhance the global exchange of knowledge.
Open Access Policy:
XIJIR publishes articles under the open access model. All articles become immediately and permanently free for everyone to read, download, and share upon publication. There are no subscription fees or paywalls, ensuring that researchers and the public have unhindered access to the latest interdisciplinary research.
Copyright and Licensing:
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Author Copyright Retention: Authors retain the copyright of their work. XIJIR is granted the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, provided that the original authorship is properly cited and any modifications are clearly highlighted.
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Creative Commons Attribution License: In keeping with our open access policy, XIJIR publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license encourages the sharing and reuse of published works, as long as the original authors and source are credited, thereby facilitating the free flow of information and fostering a collaborative academic community.
Author Rights:
Authors who publish with XIJIR are entitled to the following rights:
- The right to share their work widely, for educational and non-commercial purposes.
- The right to make or authorize derivative works, provided that the original work is properly cited and any changes are clearly indicated.
- The right to deposit their published article in institutional repositories or personal websites, with a link to the original source on the XIJIR website.
Responsibilities of Authors:
While XIJIR supports and encourages the broad dissemination of published works, authors are expected to manage the distribution of their work responsibly, ensuring that XIJIR is cited as the place of first publication and that the terms of the Creative Commons license are respected.
XIJIR's commitment to open access and copyright policies aims to balance the wide dissemination of research with the protection of authors' rights, fostering an environment where scholarly work can have the greatest impact.