African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security

Copyright Terms

 

Introduction

At the African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security (AJAFS), we prioritize the protection of intellectual property while promoting the sharing of knowledge in the fields of agriculture and food security. Our copyright terms outline the rights and responsibilities of authors and the journal regarding published works.

Copyright Ownership

Upon publication, authors retain the copyright to their work. This means that authors maintain full rights to their research, including the ability to reproduce, distribute, and display their articles. AJAFS does not claim ownership of the works published in the journal.

Creative Commons Licensing

All articles published in AJAFS are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to:

Share: Users can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.

Adapt: Users can remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.

However, users must provide appropriate credit to the original authors and indicate if changes were made, thereby respecting the author's rights.

Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript to AJAFS, authors affirm that:

The work is original and does not infringe on any copyright or intellectual property rights of others.

They have obtained necessary permissions for any third-party material included in their work.

They will not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.

Reproduction and Distribution

Authors are free to use their published work for educational and research purposes. They may also post their articles in institutional repositories or on personal websites, provided the CC BY 4.0 attribution requirements are met.

Commercial Use

If authors wish to use their work for commercial purposes, they are encouraged to contact AJAFS to discuss any specific terms or conditions. The journal supports the commercialization of research while ensuring that authors are adequately recognized.

Modification of Copyright Terms

AJAFS reserves the right to modify its copyright terms in the future. However, any changes will not affect the rights granted to articles published prior to the modification. Authors will be notified of any significant changes to these terms.

Conclusion

The copyright terms of the African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security are designed to protect the rights of authors while promoting the open exchange of knowledge. We encourage authors to publish their work with us and contribute to the advancement of research in agriculture and food security. For any questions regarding our copyright terms, please contact our editorial office at email: [email protected]