Copyright Policy

The International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Engineering (IJITCE) is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring the ethical dissemination of scholarly research. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must comply with applicable copyright laws and ethical publishing standards.

Author Copyright Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to IJITCE, the author(s) confirm that:

·       The submitted work is original and has not been previously published in the same form elsewhere.

·       The manuscript is not under consideration for publication in any other journal at the time of submission.

·       The work does not contain any unlawful, defamatory, or plagiarized material, and does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, patent, or proprietary rights of third parties.

·       Any excerpts, figures, tables, or materials taken from copyrighted works are included only with appropriate permission from the copyright holder and proper acknowledgment.

The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining the consent of all co-authors and ensuring that all authors approve the final version of the manuscript submitted for publication.

Once a manuscript is accepted for publication, authors are requested not to withdraw the paper except under exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the editorial office.

Author Rights

Authors publishing in IJITCE retain important rights regarding their work, including:

·       The right to use all or part of the article, including figures, tables, and data, in future works such as books, lectures, or academic presentations, provided proper acknowledgment is given to the journal as the original source of publication.

·       The right to retain patent, trademark, and other intellectual property rights related to their research.

·       The right to make copies of the article for personal use, teaching purposes, or academic sharing, provided such copies are not used for commercial sale and the journal is appropriately acknowledged.

Authors are encouraged to share their research to maximize its academic impact while acknowledging IJITCE as the original publisher.

Rights Granted to the Journal

To enable the publication and dissemination of scholarly work, authors grant IJITCE the right to:

·       Publish, reproduce, and distribute the article in print, electronic, and digital formats.

·       Archive and index the article in databases, repositories, and digital platforms.

·       Make the article available for global access, sharing, and distribution in accordance with the journal’s publication and open-access policies.

These rights help ensure that published research can be widely disseminated and preserved for future academic use.

Plagiarism and Ethical Compliance

All manuscripts submitted to IJITCE are subject to plagiarism screening. Authors must ensure that their work adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity.

·       Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized or improperly copied content may be rejected.

·       If plagiarism or unethical practices are discovered after publication, the journal reserves the right to retract the article and take appropriate action in accordance with its editorial policies.

·       Authors responsible for confirmed plagiarism or serious ethical misconduct may be restricted from submitting to the journal for a specified period, following editorial review.

Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards concerning citation, originality, and proper acknowledgment of sources.

Responsibility and Legal Compliance

All authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work complies with applicable copyright regulations and academic publishing standards. Authors must obtain all necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted materials and retain evidence of such permissions when required.

The Publisher, Editors, and Reviewers of the International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Engineering (IJITCE) do not assume responsibility for copyright violations, legal claims, or intellectual property disputes arising from the content of published articles. Responsibility for the accuracy, originality, permissions, and lawful use of submitted material rests with the authors, subject to applicable laws and the journal’s editorial procedures.

Any claims regarding copyright infringement, plagiarism, or intellectual property rights will be addressed in accordance with applicable laws and the journal’s relevant policies.

Disclaimer

The opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in articles published in IJITCE are solely those of the authors. The publisher, editors, and reviewers do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in published articles and are not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the authors’ claims.

Any disputes related to copyright, intellectual property, or publication ethics shall be addressed in accordance with applicable laws and recognized academic publishing practices.

The International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Engineering (IJITCE) is dedicated to maintaining high standards of ethical publishing, intellectual property protection, and academic integrity across all its publications.