Licensing Policy

Fari Journal of Global Affairs and Security Studies (FJGASS) - Licensing Policy

FJGASS adopts a licensing policy that balances the rights of authors with the journal's need to disseminate scholarly work. Here's a breakdown of the potential licensing options:

1. Open Access with CC BY License

  • Freely Accessible: Articles are published open access, allowing anyone to read, download, copy, and distribute the material for any purpose.
  • Attribution Required: Users must attribute the work to the authors and FJGASS following the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This ensures proper citation and credit for the authors' work.
  • Benefits:
    • Increased readership and citations for authors' work.
    • Promotes global knowledge sharing and accessibility.

2. Open Access with a Restrictive License

  • Similar to CC BY: The article is openly available, but the license might restrict certain uses. This could include limitations on commercial use or the creation of derivative works without permission.
  • Author Choice: The specific license chosen (e.g., CC BY-NC or CC BY-ND) would be determined by the journal's policy or by agreement with the author.
  • Benefits:
    • Maintains open access while potentially offering authors more control over specific uses of their work.

3. Subscription Access with Delayed Open Access

  • Limited Initial Access: Articles are initially only accessible to subscribers for a defined period (e.g., 6 months or 1 year).
  • Open Access After Embargo: After the embargo period, the articles become openly available under a chosen license (e.g., CC BY).
  • Benefits:
    • Provides financial sustainability for the journal through subscriptions.
    • Ensures wider dissemination of research after the initial period.

Determining the Right License

  • Author Choice (if applicable): FJGASS might allow authors some choice regarding the licensing option for their article.
  • Journal's Policy: The journal will have a default licensing policy outlined on their website or in author guidelines.

It's crucial for authors to:

  • Review the journal's licensing policy before submitting their work.
  • Understand the implications of each licensing option and choose the one that best suits their needs and goals for their research.

By having a transparent licensing policy, FJGASS ensures authors retain control over their work while promoting scholarly communication and knowledge dissemination.