Copyright Notice

The Journal of Islamic Studies follows a clear Copyright Notice to ensure the protection of intellectual property, respect for authors' rights, and adherence to international copyright laws. This notice outlines the ownership and distribution rights for all published content in the journal.

1. Copyright Ownership

  • Author’s Copyright: Authors retain the copyright to their work upon publication. However, by submitting their manuscript to the Journal of Islamic Studies, authors grant the journal an exclusive license to publish the article and disseminate it through various platforms, including online access, print, and digital archives.

  • Exclusive License: Authors grant the journal the right to make their article available under an Open Access model, where the article will be freely accessible to the public.

  • Author’s Rights: Authors are free to use their article for personal, academic, or educational purposes, including reproduction, distribution, and display, as long as proper attribution is provided.

2. Open Access and Licensing

  • Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY): Articles published in the Journal of Islamic Studies are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This means that others can freely share, copy, distribute, and adapt the article, even for commercial purposes, provided that the original authors and the source are properly credited.

  • Open Access: As part of the journal's Open Access policy, all published articles are freely accessible to the global public immediately upon publication. This supports the dissemination of knowledge and ensures that research is available to a wide academic audience.

  • Reuse of Content: Authors and others may reuse the content as long as they provide proper attribution to the original work. They must also comply with any other conditions specified by the journal or the Creative Commons license.

3. Author’s Responsibilities

  • Original Work: Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. The journal follows a strict policy against plagiarism.

  • Permission for Third-Party Content: If an article includes third-party copyrighted material (such as images, tables, figures, or excerpts from books or articles), the author must obtain permission from the original copyright holder and provide full attribution in the manuscript.

  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Authors must properly attribute any content, data, or ideas sourced from other works. All citations should comply with the Harvard referencing style.

4. Copyright Transfer for Commercial Use

  • Commercial Reuse: In cases where a commercial publisher wishes to reuse or republish an article or part of an article, the Journal of Islamic Studies will grant permission based on the Creative Commons license. However, the publisher must ensure proper attribution is given and follow the license terms.

  • Reprints and Adaptations: Authors retain the right to request reprints of their work for personal use or in academic settings. For any adaptations or modifications, authors must ensure that the work is still attributed to the original publication and comply with the license terms.

5. Moral Rights

  • Authors retain moral rights over their work, including the right to be identified as the author of the article and the right to object to any misrepresentation or distortion of their work.

  • Moral Rights include the right of attribution and the right to object to derogatory treatment of the work that could harm the author’s reputation.

6. Publisher’s Rights

  • Distribution: The Journal of Islamic Studies holds the right to distribute the final, published version of the article through its website, online repositories, and databases, ensuring it is available to a wide audience.

  • Archiving: The journal ensures that all articles are archived in trusted digital archives, ensuring long-term access to the content.

  • Retention of Editorial Control: While the authors retain copyright, the Journal of Islamic Studies maintains editorial control over the presentation and formatting of the work, ensuring it meets the journal's publication standards.

7. Copyright Infringement

  • Plagiarism and Unauthorized Use: The journal has a strict policy against plagiarism and unauthorized use of copyrighted content. Any manuscript found to be infringing copyright laws or containing plagiarized content will be rejected or retracted if published.

  • Enforcement: The Journal of Islamic Studies reserves the right to take legal action in the event of copyright infringement, including instances of improper use or failure to obtain necessary permissions for third-party content.

8. Revisions, Retractions, and Updates

  • In case of major errors, plagiarism, or ethical concerns, articles may be retracted, and the journal will provide a retraction notice. Authors may also request corrections or updates to their work, with the journal handling such requests in line with its correction and retraction policies.

9. Contact Information

For any questions regarding copyright, licensing, or permissions, please contact the editorial office at:

  • Email: [Insert journal email address]

  • Website: [Insert journal website link]

By submitting to the Journal of Islamic Studies, authors agree to the terms outlined in this copyright notice. This notice ensures that the rights of the authors are protected while enabling the journal to provide open access to high-quality research in the field of Islamic Studies.