Copyright & Licensing
VIDYAWAN (Volume of International Discoveries and Youth Academic Works, Achievements, and Novelties) is committed to promoting open scholarly communication while protecting the intellectual property rights of authors. The journal follows an Open Access publishing model and publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, unless otherwise stated.
This policy outlines the copyright ownership, licensing terms, and rights of authors, readers, and the journal.
Copyright Ownership
Authors retain the copyright to their published work.
By submitting a manuscript to VIDYAWAN, authors confirm that:
| Author Declaration | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Original Work | The manuscript is original and does not infringe the intellectual property rights of others. |
| Copyright Ownership | The authors hold the necessary rights to publish the work. |
| Permissions | Permission has been obtained for any third-party copyrighted material included in the manuscript. |
| Author Approval | All listed authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript prior to submission. |
Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their published work.
License
All articles published in VIDYAWAN are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
Under this license, anyone may:
| Permitted Use | Description |
|---|---|
| Read | Access published articles free of charge. |
| Download | Download articles without restriction. |
| Copy & Redistribute | Share articles in any medium or format. |
| Reuse & Adapt | Remix, transform, translate, and build upon the published work. |
| Commercial Use | Use the work for commercial and non-commercial purposes. |
These permissions are granted provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), a citation to the original publication is included, a link to the CC BY 4.0 license is provided, and any modifications are clearly indicated.
Rights Granted to the Journal
Upon acceptance for publication, authors grant VIDYAWAN a non-exclusive license to:
| Journal Rights |
|---|
| Publish the article electronically. |
| Distribute and archive the published article. |
| Display the article on the journal website. |
| Include the article in indexing, abstracting, and scholarly discovery services where applicable. |
| Preserve the scholarly record through digital archiving and preservation systems. |
The non-exclusive license allows authors to retain copyright while enabling the journal to publish and preserve the work.
Author Rights
Authors retain the right to:
| Author Rights |
|---|
| Retain copyright ownership of their work. |
| Share and distribute the published article. |
| Deposit the published version in institutional or subject repositories. |
| Include the publication in theses, dissertations, books, and academic portfolios. |
| Present the work at conferences and academic events. |
| Reuse the published material in future scholarly works with appropriate citation. |
Reader Rights
Under the CC BY 4.0 license, readers may:
| Reader Rights |
|---|
| Read articles without subscription or registration. |
| Download and print articles. |
| Share published articles with others. |
| Reproduce and distribute the work in any medium. |
| Adapt, translate, and build upon the published work. |
| Use the material for educational, research, or commercial purposes, provided appropriate attribution is given. |
Attribution Requirements
Users reusing published material must provide appropriate attribution by including:
| Required Attribution |
|---|
| Name(s) of the author(s) |
| Title of the article |
| Name of the journal (VIDYAWAN) |
| Year of publication |
| DOI (if assigned) |
| A reference to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License |
| An indication of whether any changes were made |
Third-Party Material
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any third-party copyrighted material included in their manuscripts.
Where third-party material is not covered by the CC BY 4.0 license, appropriate credit and any applicable copyright notices shall be included. Users wishing to reuse such material must obtain permission directly from the respective copyright holder.
Archiving and Preservation
VIDYAWAN is committed to preserving the scholarly record. Published articles may be archived through the journal website, institutional repositories, digital preservation systems, indexing databases, and other scholarly platforms where applicable to ensure long-term accessibility.
Copyright Infringement
The journal respects intellectual property rights and will investigate allegations of copyright infringement, unauthorized reproduction, ownership disputes, or misuse of published material. Where necessary, appropriate editorial or legal action may be taken in accordance with applicable laws and journal policies.
Policy Amendments
This Copyright & Licensing Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in copyright legislation, Creative Commons licensing, scholarly publishing standards, or journal practices. The current version of the policy will always be available on the journal's official website.
Creative Commons License
Unless otherwise indicated, all articles published in VIDYAWAN are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, adaptation, and reproduction in any medium, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source, a link to the license is provided, and any modifications are clearly indicated.
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Volume of International Discoveries and Youth Academic Works, Achievements, and Novelties
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