Copyright and Publishing Rights

The "Journal of Religion and Society" (JRS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical and legal responsibility in its publishing practices. This Copyright and Publishing Rights Policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and the journal regarding the intellectual property associated with published content.

1. Open Access Policy:

JRS is an open access journal, meaning all published articles are freely available online immediately upon publication. We utilize the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which allows users to share and adapt the content with proper attribution.

2. Author Rights and Responsibilities:

• Authors retain copyright of their published work.
• Authors grant JRS the non-exclusive right to publish their work in the journal and promote it through various channels.
• Authors may self-archive their work in institutional repositories or on personal websites after publication, provided attribution to JRS is properly indicated.
• Authors are responsible for the originality and accuracy of their work and ensuring it is free from plagiarism and copyright infringement.
• Authors are expected to cooperate with the editorial team during the review and publication process.

3. Reviewer Rights and Responsibilities:

• Reviewers agree to treat all manuscripts submitted for review confidentially and refrain from sharing them with unauthorized individuals.
• Reviewers provide constructive and unbiased feedback on the submitted work, adhering to ethical reviewing practices.
• Reviewers avoid conflicts of interest and declare any potential biases related to the author(s) or the research topic.

4. Journal Rights and Responsibilities:

• JRS manages the peer-review process, publication, and dissemination of accepted manuscripts.
• JRS ensures the integrity and accuracy of published content through editorial oversight and proper archiving procedures.
• JRS protects the intellectual property rights of authors and reviewers.
• JRS reserves the right to take action against any form of unethical conduct or plagiarism detected.

5. Amendments:

JRS reserves the right to amend this Copyright and Publishing Rights Policy as necessary. Any changes will be communicated to authors, reviewers, and readers through the journal website and relevant publications.