Copyright Policy

Introduction

Wisdomgale Journals recognizes the importance of protecting intellectual property rights while supporting the dissemination, accessibility, and reuse of scholarly knowledge.

This Copyright Policy explains the ownership of published content, the rights retained by authors, the publishing rights granted to Wisdomgale Journals, and the conditions for reuse of published materials.

Wisdomgale Journals supports a publishing model that respects authors' intellectual contributions while enabling broad access to academic research.

Scope of This Policy

This Copyright Policy applies to manuscripts, articles, supplementary materials, figures, tables, and other scholarly content published by Wisdomgale Journals.

This policy applies to:

• Authors and contributors;
• Readers and users of published content;
• Institutions and organizations accessing published materials;
• Third parties requesting permission to reuse published works.

Copyright Ownership of Published Content

Authors retain copyright ownership of their manuscripts and published articles unless otherwise agreed through a separate written agreement.

Publication in Wisdomgale Journals does not require authors to transfer ownership of copyright to the journal.

Authors maintain ownership of their intellectual property while granting Wisdomgale Journals the necessary rights to publish and distribute their work.

Authors Retain Copyright

Wisdomgale Journals follows an author-retained copyright model.

Authors retain ownership of copyright in their published work and remain the copyright holders of their articles.

By submitting and publishing an article with Wisdomgale Journals, authors confirm that they have the authority to grant the necessary publishing rights required for publication.

Retaining copyright allows authors to maintain control over their scholarly work while supporting responsible academic dissemination.

Publishing License Granted to Wisdomgale Journals

Authors grant Wisdomgale Journals a non-exclusive publishing license to use the work for scholarly communication purposes.

This license may include the right to:

• Publish and distribute the article;
• Make the article available through the journal website and digital platforms;
• Archive and preserve the published work;
• Index and include the article in relevant scholarly services;
• Promote the published research.

The granted publishing rights do not transfer copyright ownership from authors to Wisdomgale Journals.

Open Access Licensing

Wisdomgale Journals supports open access principles that allow readers to access and use published research according to the applicable license terms.

The specific license applied to published content will be clearly indicated on the article page and associated publication information.

Users must comply with the conditions of the applicable license when accessing, sharing, or reusing published materials.

Creative Commons Licensing

Where applicable, articles published by Wisdomgale Journals may be distributed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY), which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license, and indicate if changes were made. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.

Creative Commons licensing allows authors and readers to understand how published content may be reused, shared, adapted, or distributed.

Author Rights After Publication

Authors retain the right to use their published work in accordance with the applicable copyright and licensing terms.

Author rights may include:

• Sharing the published article according to the applicable license;
• Using the work for teaching and academic purposes;
• Including the work in institutional or personal academic records;
• Referencing and building upon their published research.

Authors should ensure that any reuse complies with applicable licensing conditions and copyright requirements.

Third-Party Material and Permissions

Authors are responsible for obtaining appropriate permissions for any third-party material included in their submissions.

Third-party materials may include:

• Previously published figures or tables;
• Images, illustrations, or photographs;
• Text excerpts;
• Other copyrighted content.

Authors must ensure that all necessary permissions, acknowledgements, and attribution requirements are properly addressed before publication.

Use of Published Content by Readers

Readers may access and use published content according to the applicable copyright and licensing terms associated with each article.

Users should:

• Provide appropriate attribution;
• Respect license restrictions;
• Avoid unauthorized commercial or other restricted uses where applicable.

Reproduction and Redistribution

Published content from Wisdomgale Journals may be reproduced, shared, or redistributed only in accordance with the applicable copyright and licensing terms.

Users who wish to reproduce or redistribute published materials should:

• Review the license conditions associated with the article;
• Provide appropriate attribution to the original authors and publication source;
• Respect any restrictions regarding commercial use, modification, or redistribution.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of published content may constitute a violation of copyright or applicable intellectual property laws.

Institutional and Repository Rights

Wisdomgale Journals supports responsible academic sharing of published research while respecting copyright and licensing conditions.

Authors may deposit and share their published work in institutional repositories, subject repositories, or academic platforms where permitted by the applicable license.

Repository sharing should include:

• Correct citation information;
• Author attribution;
• Link or reference to the official published version where appropriate;
• Compliance with the applicable licensing requirements.

Copyright Infringement and Complaints

Wisdomgale Journals respects the intellectual property rights of authors, researchers, institutions, and other copyright holders.

If a copyright concern or potential infringement is identified, the affected party may contact Wisdomgale Journals with relevant information, including:

• Identification of the copyrighted material;
• Description of the alleged infringement;
• Evidence supporting the claim;
• Contact information for follow-up communication.

Wisdomgale Journals will review copyright-related concerns and may take appropriate actions where necessary.

Corrections, Retractions, and Copyright Issues

Changes to published articles, including corrections or retractions, may involve copyright considerations depending on the circumstances.

Wisdomgale Journals may update, correct, or remove published content where necessary in accordance with applicable publishing practices.

Any changes affecting published content will be managed while respecting authors' copyright ownership and applicable licensing conditions.

Responsibilities of Authors and Contributors

Authors and contributors are responsible for ensuring that submitted materials comply with copyright requirements.

Authors should:

• Submit original work or obtain appropriate permissions for reused materials;
• Provide accurate attribution for third-party content;
• Ensure that publication rights have been properly addressed;
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others.

Authors remain responsible for the copyright status of materials included in their submissions.

Policy Compliance and Enforcement

Wisdomgale Journals expects authors, readers, and users of published content to comply with this Copyright Policy and applicable copyright laws.

Where copyright concerns arise, Wisdomgale Journals may:

• Request additional information from authors or users;
• Review alleged copyright violations;
• Request correction of improper attribution or unauthorized use;
• Take appropriate action to protect intellectual property rights.

Actions will be considered according to the nature of the issue and applicable legal and publishing requirements.

Changes to This Policy

Wisdomgale Journals may update this Copyright Policy periodically to reflect changes in publishing practices, licensing models, copyright regulations, or journal policies.

Updated versions of this policy will be published on the Wisdomgale Journals website together with the applicable revision date.

Authors, readers, and users are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding copyright, licensing, permissions, or reuse of published content, users may contact Wisdomgale Journals through the official communication channels provided on the website.

Wisdomgale Journals welcomes communication regarding copyright matters and aims to support responsible scholarly publishing practices.