Copyright and Licence

Copyright and License

Copyright Ownership

The Indonesian Journal of Religious (IJR) holds the copyright for all published materials within the journal. This includes all content, such as articles, papers, images, graphs, and illustrations, upon acceptance and publication. By submitting a manuscript to IJR, authors agree to transfer the copyright of their article to IJR upon acceptance for publication, unless otherwise stated.

Once an article is published, it is the intellectual property of the journal, and the copyright holder (IJR) has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display the article in all forms and media, whether now known or later developed, throughout the world. However, authors are not restricted in their right to reuse portions of their work in other publications, provided they properly cite the original article in IJR.

License for Published Articles

Articles published in Indonesian Journal of Religious are made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. This means that:

  • Attribution (BY): Users are free to share (copy, redistribute) the article in any medium or format for any non-commercial purpose, as long as they give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the journal, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. The citation must not suggest that the author(s) or the journal endorse the user or the use of the article.

  • Non-Commercial (NC): The article may not be used for commercial purposes. Users must not use the content in a manner that is primarily intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or monetary compensation.

  • ShareAlike (SA): Users may remix, transform, or build upon the material, but they must distribute their contributions under the same license as the original. This means that any derivative work must also be licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

This license allows for free sharing and modification, provided that all modified versions of the article are also non-commercial and shared alike under the same terms.

Author Rights

Under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, authors retain the following rights:

  1. Right to Self-Archive: Authors are permitted to upload a version of their article to institutional repositories or personal websites, but it must be the final accepted version (pre-publication) and not the published version with journal formatting. Authors must include proper citation and attribution to the journal.

  2. Right to Reuse: Authors are allowed to reuse their article or portions of it in future publications, lectures, or books, provided proper citation is given to the original article published in IJR.

  3. Right to Commercial Use: Authors may request to use their article in commercial contexts, such as textbooks or teaching materials, provided they contact IJR for permission and agree to terms that may include compensation.

Publisher's Rights and Responsibilities

As the publisher, Indonesian Journal of Religious holds the exclusive right to:

  • Republish and Distribute: IJR reserves the right to republish the content in any medium (print or digital) and distribute it globally. The journal may also republish articles in collections, compilations, or other academic works.

  • Editorial Control: IJR maintains editorial control over the published content. This includes the right to reject, edit, and publish articles as part of its peer review process. Once an article is published, the editorial board can make minor revisions or updates based on peer feedback or factual clarifications without changing the core ideas of the article.

  • Licensing of Content: IJR reserves the right to sublicense the content to third parties (for example, aggregators, libraries, or databases) for academic and research purposes.

  • Access and Distribution: IJR will provide open access to the published articles, ensuring they are freely available for public reading and use. However, the distribution of the article will be subject to the restrictions of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License as described above.

Copyright Violations and Infringement

If an author, researcher, or reader believes that their rights are being violated or that there has been a copyright infringement regarding content published in IJR, they should notify the editorial board immediately. The editorial board will review the complaint and take appropriate action, which may include:

  • Issuing a Corrective Statement: If an infringement is confirmed, IJR will issue a correction or retraction, clearly stating the reason for the change and providing the necessary information to ensure proper attribution.

  • Removal of Content: In cases of clear infringement or unauthorized use of copyrighted material, IJR reserves the right to remove the offending content from the journal's platform or correct the attribution.

Third-Party Content

If the article contains third-party content (e.g., images, charts, tables, or other copyrighted materials), the author must obtain proper permission and licenses for that content. The author must ensure that all third-party content is fully credited and does not violate any copyright laws. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscript complies with copyright law and has obtained the necessary permissions before submission.

Publisher's Role in Copyright Disputes

In the event of a copyright dispute, IJR will serve as a mediator between the authors and any third parties claiming copyright violations. While IJR will not be responsible for the legal consequences of copyright violations, it will act promptly to remove any infringing content and work with the involved parties to reach a resolution.

Ethical Considerations and Plagiarism Policy

IJR maintains a strict policy on plagiarism and academic dishonesty. All manuscripts undergo plagiarism checks before being published. Any submission that contains plagiarized content or violates copyright law will be rejected, and in cases where violations are found after publication, the article may be retracted.

The authors must ensure that they have obtained the appropriate permissions for the use of any copyrighted material included in the manuscript, and that all sources are properly cited in accordance with academic citation standards.

Submission of Manuscripts

By submitting a manuscript to Indonesian Journal of Religious, authors agree to the terms outlined in this Copyright and License policy. If authors do not agree with the terms, they must refrain from submitting their manuscript to the journal.