International Journal of Biotechnology and Computational Science

Copyright and Licensing Policy

The International Journal of Biotechnology and Computational Science (IJBCS) is committed to ethical publishing and the promotion of open scientific exchange. This page outlines the copyright and licensing policies applied to all content published by IJBCS.

Copyright Policy

Authors publishing in IJBCS retain full copyright of their articles. Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, and disseminate the work. This means authors remain the legal copyright holders and are free to reuse or distribute their work, provided that the original publication in IJBCS is properly acknowledged.

Authors must ensure that:

  • The submitted work is original and does not infringe on any existing copyright.

  • Proper permissions are obtained for any third-party content used (e.g., figures, tables, datasets).

  • The article has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.

Licensing Terms

All articles published in IJBCS are made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license:

  • Readers are free to share (copy and redistribute) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon) the material for any purpose, including commercial use.

  • Proper attribution must be given to the original authors and the journal.

  • A link to the license must be included.

  • Any changes made to the original work must be indicated.

For full license details, please refer to the official Creative Commons page: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Why Open Licensing Matters

By adopting the CC BY 4.0 license, IJBCS promotes the wide dissemination of scientific knowledge, ensures accessibility for a global audience, and supports reuse and innovation in both academia and industry. This approach aligns with international standards for open access and enhances the visibility and impact of authors' work.

Author Rights and Responsibilities

  • Authors may deposit the final published version in institutional or subject repositories without restriction.

  • Authors are encouraged to share their work across platforms to increase reach and citations.

  • It is the responsibility of the authors to ensure that all co-authors have agreed to the submission and licensing terms.

For any inquiries related to copyright or licensing, please contact the editorial office through the Contact Us page.