Copyright Policy

 

The Artificial Intelligence in Governance and Public Policy is committed to ensuring the protection of intellectual property rights while promoting the wide dissemination of scholarly research through open-access publishing.

1. Author Rights

Authors retain the copyright of their published work. By submitting and publishing in Artificial Intelligence in Governance and Public Policy, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, and distribute their work in all forms and media.

Authors are permitted to:

  • Share their published articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, and academic platforms
  • Use their work for academic and research purposes
  • Reuse portions of their work in future publications with proper citation

2. Licensing Policy

All published articles are made available under an open-access license to ensure maximum visibility and accessibility.

The journal recommends the use of a Creative Commons License (CC BY), which allows:

  • Free access and distribution
  • Adaptation and reuse with proper attribution
  • Commercial use with appropriate credit to the original authors

3. Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that:

  • The submitted manuscript is original and does not infringe on any existing copyright
  • Permission has been obtained for any third-party content (figures, tables, images, etc.)
  • Proper acknowledgment is given to all sources

4. Publisher Rights

The journal reserves the right to:

  • Publish, archive, and disseminate the article
  • Include the article in indexing and abstracting databases
  • Promote and distribute the content globally

5. Third-Party Content

If the manuscript includes content (such as images, figures, or tables) that is not owned by the author, proper permission must be obtained from the copyright holder. Documentation of such permissions may be requested by the editorial office.

6. Archiving Policy

The journal supports long-term digital preservation and archiving of published content through institutional repositories, indexing databases, and journal archives to ensure permanent accessibility.

7. Copyright Infringement

Any claims of copyright infringement will be taken seriously. If a violation is identified:

  • The article may be removed or corrected
  • Legal action may be initiated if necessary

8. Changes to Policy

This copyright policy may be updated periodically. Authors are encouraged to review the policy before submission.

9. Contact Information

For copyright-related queries:

Editorial Office
Artificial Intelligence in Governance and Public Policy