Copyright Terms

Trends in Computer Science and Information Technology (TCSIT) is an open-access journal that promotes the unrestricted dissemination of research. Authors retain full ownership of their published work while allowing public access and reuse under specific conditions. The following copyright terms outline the rights and responsibilities of authors, readers, and the journal.

▪ Copyright Ownership

All articles published in TCSIT are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License. This means:

  • Authors retain full copyright of their work.
  • The published research can be freely shared, distributed, or adapted, as long as proper credit is given to the original author(s).
  • There are no restrictions on non-commercial or commercial reuse.

▪ Author Rights

Authors publishing in TCSIT have the following rights:

  • The right to distribute and share their published work freely.
  • The right to deposit their article in institutional repositories, research archives, and personal websites.
  • The right to use their published work in teaching, conferences, and presentations.
  • The right to reuse figures, tables, and excerpts in their future research with proper citation.

▪ License Agreement

By submitting an article to TCSIT, authors agree to the following licensing terms:

  • The submitted manuscript is original and has not been published or under review elsewhere.
  • The article will be published under the CC BY 4.0 License, allowing users to share and adapt the content with proper attribution.
  • The author grants TCSIT the right to publish, distribute, and archive the article.

▪ Plagiarism & Copyright Infringement

TCSIT upholds the highest standards of research integrity. To prevent plagiarism and copyright violations:

  • All manuscripts are screened using iThenticate Plagiarism Detection.
  • Authors must ensure that all cited works are properly referenced.
  • Copyright infringement and self-plagiarism (duplicate publication) are strictly prohibited.
  • If a violation is identified post-publication, the article may be retracted following COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

▪ Author Warranties

By submitting a manuscript to TCSIT, authors confirm that:

  • The article is original and does not infringe any copyright laws.
  • Proper permissions have been obtained for any third-party content (e.g., images, datasets).
  • The submission complies with ethical research standards.
  • They agree to grant the journal non-exclusive rights to publish and distribute the work.

▪ Article Reuse & Citation Policy

Under the CC BY 4.0 License, readers and researchers can:

  • Use and share the article for academic, educational, and commercial purposes.
  • Modify, remix, and build upon the research findings.
  • Translate and publish the article in other languages, provided the original work is properly cited.

▪ Retention & Archiving

TCSIT ensures the long-term preservation of all published content through digital archiving in:

▪ Copyright Disputes & Corrections

In case of copyright disputes, the following steps will be taken:

  • The concerned party should contact the editorial office with documented proof.
  • If an infringement is verified, necessary corrections, disclaimers, or article retractions will be issued.
  • The journal follows COPE guidelines for ethical publishing corrections.

▪ Contact Us

For any copyright-related inquiries, permissions, or disputes, please contact the editorial team:

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