International Journal of Management

The International Journal of Management (IJM) is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring the broad dissemination and accessibility of scholarly research. This Copyright Policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of authors, readers, and the journal concerning published content.

Copyright Ownership

Authors retain copyright of their original work published in the International Journal of Management (IJM). By submitting and publishing their manuscript, authors affirm that the work is original, does not infringe upon the rights of others, and that they have the legal authority to grant publication rights to the journal.

License to Publish

Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors grant IJM a non-exclusive license to:

• Publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the article in all formats and media.
• Identify itself as the original publisher of the work.
• Include the article in indexing services, databases, repositories, and other scholarly platforms.
• Preserve and disseminate the published content for academic and research purposes.

This license enables the journal to manage, distribute, and promote the published work while allowing authors to retain ownership of their intellectual property.

Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

• Use their published work for educational, research, and professional purposes.
• Share the published article on personal websites, institutional repositories, and academic networking platforms, subject to proper citation of the original publication.
• Reproduce portions of the work in future publications such as books, theses, dissertations, or collected works.
• Present and distribute the work at conferences, seminars, and academic events.

Authors must acknowledge IJM as the original source of publication whenever the work is reproduced or redistributed.

Open Access and Reuse

Unless otherwise specified, articles published in IJM are made available for academic, educational, and non-commercial use. Users may read, download, copy, distribute, and cite published articles provided that:

• Proper attribution is given to the author(s) and the journal.
• The integrity of the original work is maintained.
• The use complies with the applicable licensing terms established by the journal.

Third-Party Content

Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission for any copyrighted material included in their manuscripts, including but not limited to:

• Figures and illustrations.
• Tables and charts.
• Photographs and images.
• Extensive quotations or reproduced content.

Documentation of permissions must be provided to the journal upon request.

Copyright Infringement

IJM takes allegations of copyright infringement seriously. Any claim regarding unauthorized use of copyrighted material will be investigated promptly. If infringement is confirmed, the journal may take appropriate actions, including:

• Removal or correction of the affected content.
• Publication of notices or corrections.
• Retraction of articles where necessary.
• Notification of relevant institutions or authorities when appropriate.

Archiving and Preservation

To ensure the long-term accessibility and preservation of scholarly content, IJM may archive published articles in digital repositories, indexing services, and preservation systems. Such archiving does not affect the copyright ownership retained by the authors.

Policy Amendments

The journal reserves the right to update or revise this Copyright Policy as necessary to reflect changes in publishing standards, legal requirements, or journal practices. Any revisions will be published on the journal’s website and will apply to future submissions.