Copyright

All articles published in the International Journal of Innovative Science and Technology Studies (IJISTS) are permanently available online to the public without any restriction or subscription fee. The journal operates under the principles of open access publishing, ensuring that all content is freely accessible to readers worldwide.

Authors retain the copyright of their original work while granting IJISTS the right to publish and distribute the article. All published articles are simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) , which allows others to share, use, and build upon the work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author. According to the Creative Commons definition, this license “gives people the right to share, use, and build upon a work that they have created.”

Author Rights and Archiving

To maximize visibility and research impact, authors are encouraged to share and post their published work online. Citation and online availability increase research visibility and citation count. IJISTS allows authors to archive the following versions of their manuscripts:

  • Pre-print version: The original manuscript before peer review.
  • Post-print version: The accepted manuscript after peer review and revisions.
  • Publisher’s final version: The final formatted and proofread article published by IJISTS.

Archiving any of these versions does not constitute prior publication.

License Agreement

By submitting a manuscript to IJISTS, authors agree to the following terms:

  1. The corresponding author confirms authorization to act on behalf of all co-authors.
  2. The manuscript is original, unpublished elsewhere, not under review by another journal, and does not infringe on any existing copyrights or third-party rights.
  3. The authors are the sole copyright holders and have full authority to enter into this agreement.
  4. The manuscript contains nothing unlawful, libelous, or confidential.
  5. All factual statements are accurate to the best of the authors’ knowledge.
  6. Upon acceptance, the article will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).

About the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0)

Under this license, users are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as the following terms are respected:

  • Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original author(s), a link to the license must be provided, and any changes must be indicated.
  • No additional restrictions: Legal or technological measures that restrict others from using the licensed material are not permitted.

For more information, please visit the official license page: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License .