Copyright & Licensing

At Forefront in Sociology & Political Sciences, we are committed to supporting academic freedom, the free exchange of knowledge, and transparency in scholarly publishing. We ensure that all articles published in our journal are accessible under an open access model, and we aim to promote the widest dissemination of research while respecting authors' rights and intellectual property.

1. Copyright Ownership

Author Retains Copyright: As an open-access journal, we follow a Creative Commons licensing model to allow authors to retain copyright over their work while ensuring free and unrestricted access to their publications. Authors remain the copyright holders of their articles once they are published, and they may use, share, and distribute their work freely under the terms of the applicable Creative Commons license.
Licensing Agreement: By submitting an article to Forefront in Sociology & Political Sciences, authors grant the journal a license to publish their work and distribute it under a Creative Commons license. This license allows others to freely access, use, and share the work, provided proper attribution is given to the author(s).

2. Creative Commons Licensing

All articles published in Forefront in Sociology & Political Sciences are published under one of the following Creative Commons licenses, depending on the agreement between the authors and the journal:

CC BY 4.0 (Attribution): This license allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even for commercial purposes, as long as the original author(s) are credited for the original creation. This is the most permissive license and ensures maximum dissemination and use of the work.
CC BY-NC 4.0 (Attribution-NonCommercial): This license allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work for non-commercial purposes only, with proper attribution to the original author(s). Commercial use is prohibited under this license.
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike): This license allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work for non-commercial purposes, with proper attribution to the author(s) and with the stipulation that any new works are licensed under identical terms.
CC BY-ND 4.0 (Attribution-NoDerivatives): This license allows others to redistribute the work, including for commercial purposes, as long as it is passed along unchanged and in whole, with credit to the author(s). No derivatives (modifications) of the work are allowed under this license.
CC BY-SA 4.0 (Attribution-ShareAlike): This license allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even for commercial purposes, as long as they credit the author(s) and license their new creations under identical terms.

3. Author's Rights

Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to share and archive their work in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other open-access platforms. The Creative Commons license allows authors to retain the right to self-archive the final published version of their work.
Use of Article: Authors are free to use their article in any educational, professional, or academic context, including in teaching, presentations, and future publications, as long as proper attribution is made to the original work.
Commercial Use: If authors wish to use their article for commercial purposes (e.g., inclusion in a paid textbook or commercial anthology), they must consult the publisher and ensure they comply with the terms of the license under which the work was published.

4. Journal's Rights and Responsibilities

Non-exclusive License: Upon submission, authors grant Forefront in Sociology & Political Sciences a non-exclusive license to publish their work, distribute it via open-access platforms, and ensure broad academic exposure. This license is non-transferable, but it allows the journal to manage the distribution of the article as per the chosen Creative Commons license.
Article Reprints: Authors who wish to reprint their articles in other publications, or use them in a book, can do so, provided that they adhere to the terms of the applicable Creative Commons license and give appropriate credit to the original publication.
Indexing and Dissemination: The journal reserves the right to index and disseminate the article on all platforms where it is published. This includes the journal's website, academic databases, and other repositories where scholarly work is made accessible.

5. Open Access Commitment

Free and Immediate Access: As an open-access journal, Forefront in Sociology & Political Sciences ensures that all articles are freely available to the global academic community and the public. We do not charge readers for access to our articles, and we do not impose subscription fees.
Global Accessibility: By publishing under a Creative Commons license, we aim to maximize the reach of scholarly research and make knowledge accessible to anyone with an internet connection, regardless of institutional affiliation or geographical location.
No Charges for Authors: We do not charge authors article processing fees (APCs) for submission, peer review, or publication. All articles are made freely available upon publication.

6. Third-Party Content

Use of Third-Party Materials: If authors include third-party content (such as images, tables, figures, or other media) in their submissions, they are responsible for securing the appropriate permissions for use. All third-party content must be properly credited, and any applicable copyright restrictions must be observed.
License Compatibility: Authors must ensure that the licenses for any third-party content are compatible with the Creative Commons license under which the article will be published.

7. Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any material published in Forefront in Sociology & Political Sciences infringes on your copyright or intellectual property, please contact us immediately. We will review the matter and take appropriate action, including removal or correction of the material if necessary, in compliance with copyright law.