Copyright Policy for International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal
At International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal, we are committed to maintaining the integrity of academic publishing and upholding the highest standards of copyright compliance. This Copyright Policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of authors, readers, and the journal in relation to the intellectual property associated with the works we publish.
1. Copyright Ownership
By submitting a manuscript to International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal, authors affirm that the work is original and has not been previously published elsewhere. The authors retain the copyright to their work upon acceptance and publication, unless otherwise agreed upon. Upon publication, authors grant International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal a license to publish, distribute, and make the work available through its platform in both print and digital formats.
2. License to Publish
Upon acceptance of the manuscript, authors are required to sign a license agreement that grants International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal the non-exclusive right to:
• Publish the manuscript in the journal and distribute it in digital and print formats.
• Make the manuscript available through open access, if applicable, in accordance with the journal’s open access policies.
• Archive the manuscript in repositories and databases, and make it accessible to the academic community and the public.
Authors are permitted to retain the right to reuse portions of their work in future publications, provided appropriate attribution is given to the original publication in International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal.
3. Open Access
International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal is an open access journal. All published articles are available to readers free of charge. Depending on the submission type, authors may choose to make their work available under open access terms, either immediately upon publication or after an embargo period as defined by the journal.
4. Permissions for Reproduction and Adaptation
Authors who wish to reuse or adapt their published material (including figures, tables, and excerpts) in subsequent works must obtain permission from International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal and provide proper attribution to the original publication. Requests for reproduction rights, including those for commercial purposes, should be directed to the editorial office.
5. Third-Party Content
If a manuscript includes content owned by third parties (such as figures, tables, or excerpts from other publications), it is the responsibility of the authors to obtain permission for its use and to properly credit the original source in the manuscript. International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal will not assume responsibility for copyright infringement due to the inclusion of third-party materials.
6. Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism
International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal upholds a strict policy against plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty. All submitted manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using industry-standard plagiarism detection tools. Authors found to have violated copyright laws or committed acts of plagiarism may face retraction of their article, as well as potential bans from future publication in the journal.
7. Journal’s Right to Modify
International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal reserves the right to modify this copyright policy at any time. Any changes to the policy will be communicated to authors and stakeholders and will be effective from the date of publication of the revised policy.
8. Contact Information
For any questions regarding copyright, permissions, or related matters, please contact the editorial office at:
[International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal] Editorial Office
[ijlejjournal@gmail.com]
[+902642957160]
[Education Faculty- E Block, Room No: 5002 Hendek Sakarya- Türkiye]
By submitting to International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership-IJLEL Journal, authors acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Copyright Policy.