African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security

Licensing Terms

 

Introduction

At the African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security (AJAFS), we embrace the principles of open access to facilitate the dissemination of research findings in the fields of agriculture and food security. Our licensing terms are designed to promote the sharing and use of scholarly work while ensuring that authors retain their rights.

Creative Commons License

All articles published in AJAFS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users 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, even commercially.

Attribution Requirement

When using any material published under the CC BY 4.0 license, users must provide appropriate credit to the original authors, include a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. This ensures that the contributions of the authors are recognized while allowing for the wider dissemination of knowledge.

Author Rights

Authors retain full copyright of their work upon publication. This means that authors can:

Use their published articles for teaching, research, and other non-commercial purposes.

Share their work in repositories or on personal websites, as long as the CC BY 4.0 attribution requirements are met.

Commercial Use

While the license allows for commercial use of the published material, any such use must still adhere to the attribution requirements. Users looking to use the material for commercial purposes are encouraged to check with AJAFS for any specific terms or conditions.

Modification of Licensing Terms

AJAFS reserves the right to modify its licensing terms in the future, but any changes will not affect the rights granted to articles published prior to the modification. Authors will be informed of any changes to the licensing terms.

Conclusion

The licensing terms of the African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security are designed to foster an environment of openness and collaboration in research. By choosing to publish with us, authors contribute to the advancement of knowledge while retaining their rights. For any questions regarding our licensing terms, please contact our editorial office at Email: [email protected]