Copyright and Licensing

Trends in Computer Science and Information Technology (TCSIT) follows an open-access policy to promote the free exchange of scientific knowledge. The journal adheres to international copyright and licensing standards to protect authors' rights while allowing the widest possible dissemination of research findings.

▪ Copyright Ownership

TCSIT follows an author-centric copyright policy, allowing authors to retain full rights to their published work.

  • Authors retain full copyright ownership of their published articles.
  • The journal does not impose any transfer of copyright from the author to the publisher.
  • Authors grant TCSIT a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive their work.
  • All articles are made available under an open-access license to maximize impact and visibility.

▪ Licensing Policy

To ensure free and unrestricted access, all content published in TCSIT is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License.

This license permits:

  • Free access, sharing, and distribution of published research.
  • Adaptation and modification of content for any purpose, including commercial use.
  • Authors and readers may freely use figures, tables, and data in their work with proper attribution.

Under the CC BY 4.0 License, users must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. No additional restrictions may be applied beyond what the license permits.

▪ Author Rights & Responsibilities

Authors publishing in TCSIT have the following rights:

  • The right to reuse, republish, and share their work anywhere.
  • The right to deposit their work in institutional repositories, preprint servers, or personal websites.
  • The right to use their work for teaching, conferences, or commercial purposes.
  • The responsibility to ensure that all content (images, tables, and third-party materials) used in the manuscript comply with copyright laws.

▪ Plagiarism and Ethical Compliance

TCSIT follows strict ethical publishing standards and plagiarism policies. The journal:

  • Uses iThenticate to screen all manuscripts for plagiarism and duplicate content.
  • Prohibits self-plagiarism, copyright violations, and redundant publications.
  • Adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for resolving ethical concerns.
  • May issue corrections, retractions, or removals for published articles in case of ethical breaches.

▪ Reuse and Citation Policy

Readers and researchers are free to use, adapt, and distribute content from TCSIT articles under the CC BY 4.0 License. However, proper attribution is required.

How to cite an article from TCSIT:

Author Name(s). (Year). "Title of the Article." Trends in Computer Science and Information Technology, Volume(Issue), Page Numbers. DOI

▪ Archiving and Digital Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility and prevent data loss, all published content in TCSIT is archived in recognized repositories:

▪ Copyright Infringement & Disputes

TCSIT takes copyright infringement and disputes seriously. If any issues arise:

  • The complainant should contact the editorial team with proof of infringement.
  • The journal follows COPE ethical guidelines for dispute resolution.
  • If a claim is verified, the journal may issue corrections, removals, or retractions as needed.

Open Knowledge. Fair Use. Ethical Research.

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