Copyright and Licensing Policy

Effective Date: 12.04.2006
Last Updated: 01.12.2024

M.C.E. Society Publications, with 14 years of experience in scholarly publishing, is committed to advancing open-access publishing and ensuring transparency in copyright and licensing practices. Operating under Abeda Inamdar Senior College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, this policy guarantees the rights of authors, readers, and the academic community, promoting the free exchange of knowledge.

1. Ownership of Copyright

Authors retain the copyright of their work. Upon publication, authors grant M.C.E. Society Publications a non-exclusive, perpetual license to:

  • Publish the article on the official journal website (https://mcesocietypublication.com/).
  • Distribute, reproduce, and archive the article in digital or print formats for academic and public benefit.

Authors maintain full ownership and control over their work, ensuring its responsible dissemination.

2. Licensing Model

All articles published in M.C.E. Society Publications' journals are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows:

  1. Unrestricted Use: Anyone can read, download, copy, print, and share the content.
  2. Adaptation: Users can remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.
  3. Attribution: Proper credit must always be given to the original authors and the publication.

This licensing model aligns with global Open Access principles and supports the free dissemination of knowledge worldwide.

3. Author Rights

Authors publishing with M.C.E. Society Publications retain the following rights:

  1. Reuse of Content: Authors may use their work for teaching, presentations, or incorporation into future research projects or books.
  2. Self-Archiving: Authors can freely deposit preprints, accepted manuscripts, and published versions in institutional or subject-specific repositories.
  3. Attribution Requirement: Authors must include proper attribution to the original publication in M.C.E. Society Publications when reusing their work.

4. Publisher Rights

M.C.E. Society Publications retains the rights to:

  1. Distribute Content: Ensure published works reach a global audience through indexing services and partnerships.
  2. Promote Content: Use published articles to promote the journal and the broader mission of open access.
  3. Ensure Integrity: Maintain the authenticity and reliability of published articles.

5. Third-Party Content

If a manuscript includes third-party content, such as images, tables, or figures, authors must:

  1. Obtain permission to reuse third-party content where required.
  2. Provide appropriate credit for any non-original materials.
  3. Clearly indicate licensing restrictions for third-party materials within the manuscript.

6. Submission of Original Work

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm:

  1. The work is original and not under consideration by another publication.
  2. All sources are appropriately credited.
  3. The authors have the rights to grant M.C.E. Society Publications a license to distribute the work.

7. Licensing for Supplementary Materials

Supplementary materials (e.g., datasets, appendices, multimedia files) accompanying articles are covered under the CC BY 4.0 license unless explicitly stated otherwise. Authors are encouraged to ensure that supplementary materials comply with ethical and legal standards.

8. Breach of Policy

Any breach of this policy, including plagiarism or failure to disclose licensing terms, will result in:

  1. Immediate rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article.
  2. Notification to the author’s institution or funding agency.
  3. Temporary or permanent bans from future submissions.

9. Licensing Statement

Each published article will include the following licensing statement:

  • "This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited."

10. Benefits of the Policy

This policy provides:

  1. Empowerment to Authors: By retaining copyright, authors have control over how their work is shared and reused.
  2. Global Accessibility: Free access to research promotes knowledge sharing and increases citation potential.
  3. Responsible Reuse: Clear licensing ensures ethical and responsible usage of published materials.

11. Updates to the Policy

This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with emerging standards and technologies in academic publishing. Any updates will be published on the official journal website (https://mcesocietypublication.com/).

12. Contact Us

For questions or clarifications regarding this policy, please contact us at:

M.C.E. Society Publications
Abeda Inamdar Senior College of Arts, Science, and Commerce
Azam Campus, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411001
Email: journal@mcesocietypublication.com
Phone: +91 00000 00000