Copyright Policy
The Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) is committed to protecting the rights of authors while ensuring the wide dissemination of research. This copyright policy outlines the rights, responsibilities, and licensing conditions for authors and the journal.
Author Rights
- Authors retain full copyright of their work.
- By submitting to Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS), authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the article in any medium.
Open Access Licensing
- All published articles are available under an open-access license, allowing free access to readers worldwide.
- Users may read, download, share, and cite the work provided proper attribution is given to the authors and the journal.
Third-Party Material
- Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions for any copyrighted material included in their manuscript, such as images, figures, tables, or extensive quotations.
- Proper acknowledgment and citation of third-party materials are mandatory.
Post-Publication Rights
- Authors may self-archive their manuscripts in institutional repositories or personal websites, following the journal’s Self-Archiving Policy.
- Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) reserves the right to address any copyright infringement or misuse of published material.
Ethical Compliance
- Authors must ensure that the submitted work does not infringe on the copyright or intellectual property rights of others.
- Violations may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, or legal action if necessary.
By publishing with Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS), authors maintain ownership of their work while ensuring it reaches the widest possible audience through open access and proper licensing.
