TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while promoting the broad dissemination of scholarly research. The journal supports responsible open scholarly communication by establishing clear copyright ownership, licensing terms, and permissions for the use and distribution of published content. This policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of authors, readers, and the journal regarding copyright and licensing.

Purpose of the Policy

The purpose of this policy is to define copyright ownership, licensing arrangements, and permitted uses of published articles. The policy promotes transparency, legal clarity, and responsible dissemination of scholarly work while supporting the journal's commitment to ethical publishing and academic integrity.

Copyright Ownership

Authors retain the copyright of their original scholarly work published in TJTHS. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, that they possess the necessary rights to publish the content, and that the manuscript does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

Publishing License

Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors grant TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, archive, preserve, distribute, and make the article available through the journal's official publishing platform and associated scholarly communication services. This license enables the journal to maintain, preserve, and disseminate the published work as part of the permanent scholarly record.

Author Rights

Authors retain the right to use, share, and distribute their published work for educational, research, and non-commercial scholarly purposes. Authors may include their published articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, academic profiles, research networking platforms, or future scholarly works, provided that appropriate acknowledgment is given to the original publication in TJTHS.

Licensing Terms

The licensing terms applicable to published articles will be clearly identified on the journal website and within each published article. Readers and users are expected to comply with the applicable license conditions when accessing, sharing, reproducing, or citing published content.

Permissions and Reuse

Any reuse of published material should preserve the integrity of the original work and provide appropriate attribution to the authors and the journal. Where permission is required for uses beyond the applicable licensing terms or relevant legal exceptions, prior authorization should be obtained before the material is reproduced or redistributed.

Third-Party Content

Authors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions to include copyrighted material owned by third parties within their manuscripts. Such material must be appropriately acknowledged, and its inclusion must comply with applicable copyright laws and licensing requirements.

Editorial Responsibility

The Editorial Office oversees the implementation of this policy and may request clarification or supporting documentation regarding copyright ownership, licensing, or permissions whenever necessary. The journal reserves the right to decline publication where copyright ownership or licensing issues cannot be satisfactorily resolved.

Policy Review

TJTHS may periodically review and revise this Copyright & Licensing Policy to reflect developments in copyright law, scholarly publishing practices, publication ethics, and internationally recognized editorial standards.

Commitment to Responsible Scholarly Publishing

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) is dedicated to protecting the rights of authors while encouraging the responsible dissemination and lawful use of scholarly research. Through this policy, the journal promotes transparency, academic integrity, and sustainable access to high-quality scholarly publications.