Licensing Policy

1. Introduction

The "Journal of Accounting & Business Archive Review" (JABAR) is committed to providing open access to scholarly research while protecting the rights and interests of authors and the journal. This Licensing Policy outlines the terms and conditions under which authors can submit their work to JABAR and how the journal's content can be used and shared.

2. Copyright and License

• Authors retain copyright of their work published in JABAR.
• Authors grant JABAR a non-exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and translate their work in any format or medium.
• This license allows JABAR to make the work available through the journal website and other platforms, as well as to include it in abstracting and indexing services.

3. Open Access Policy

JABAR adheres to an open access policy, meaning all published articles are freely available online to anyone with an internet connection. Readers can access, download, copy, and distribute articles without any restrictions, as long as they properly attribute the work to the authors and cite the journal using the provided citation format.

4. Author Self-Archiving

Authors are encouraged to self-archive their work in institutional repositories or personal websites, provided they include a link to the published article on the JABAR website. This allows for wider dissemination of the research and potentially increases citation rates.

5. Permissions for Further Use

Authors retain the right to use their work in other publications or collections, as long as they obtain any necessary permissions from the copyright holder (usually the author(s)). This may include granting permission for commercial use or creating derivative works.

6. Embargo Period

JABAR may have an embargo period, during which time access to the published article is restricted to subscribers. This period typically lasts for a few months after publication. Authors can inquire about the specific embargo period for their article.

7. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement

JABAR takes plagiarism and copyright infringement seriously. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and that it does not infringe on the rights of others. Any suspected cases of plagiarism or copyright infringement will be investigated and may result in the retraction of the article.

8. Amendments to the Licensing Policy

JABAR reserves the right to amend this Licensing Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on the journal website and will apply to all articles published after the effective date of the amendment.