Copyright and Publishing Rights

Introduction

This document outlines the copyright and publishing rights governing the Urdu Research journal KATIB. It establishes the terms and conditions for the submission, publication, and use of intellectual property associated with the journal.

Copyright Ownership

  1. Author Copyright: Authors retain copyright ownership of their original work.
  2. Journal Copyright: The KATIB journal holds the copyright to the collective work, including the compilation, arrangement, and enhancement of the articles.

Publication Rights

  1. Submission of Manuscripts: By submitting a manuscript to KATIB, authors grant the journal an exclusive, worldwide, and perpetual license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the article in print and electronic formats.
  2. Author Permissions: Authors retain the right to:
    • Use their article for educational or non-commercial purposes.
    • Include the article in their thesis or dissertation.
    • Post the article on their personal or institutional website, provided proper attribution is given to the journal.
  3. Third-Party Rights: Authors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material from third parties.

Author Warranties

Authors warrant that:

  • The submitted manuscript is original and has not been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
  • The manuscript does not infringe upon the copyright or other intellectual property rights of any third party.
  • All necessary permissions have been obtained for the use of copyrighted material.

Plagiarism

KATIB has a strict policy against plagiarism. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript and potential disciplinary action.

Open Access Policy

KATIB may adopt an open access policy, making articles freely available online immediately upon publication. In such cases, specific open access licenses (e.g., Creative Commons) may be applied.

Changes to the Copyright and Publishing Rights

KATIB reserves the right to modify this copyright and publishing policy at any time. Authors will be notified of any changes through the journal's website or other appropriate channels.

Governing Law

This copyright and publishing policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction].

Conclusion

By submitting a manuscript to KATIB, authors agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this copyright and publishing policy.