African Journal of Crop Science

ISSN 2375-1231

Copyright Terms

At the African Journal of Crop Science, we value the importance of copyright in protecting the intellectual property of our authors while promoting the open access model. Below are the key elements of our copyright terms:

1. Author Copyright

Authors retain the copyright to their work upon publication in the African Journal of Crop Science. This means that authors maintain the rights to:

  • Reproduce their work in any format.
  • Distribute their work freely.
  • Share their work within academic and professional circles.

2. License to Publish

By submitting their manuscript, authors grant the African Journal of Crop Science a non-exclusive, worldwide license to publish the article. This license allows the journal to:

  • Publish the article in both digital and print formats.
  • Distribute the article through various platforms to ensure wide accessibility.

3. Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY)

All published articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license permits others to:

  • Share and adapt the work for any purpose, even commercially, as long as they provide appropriate credit to the original author(s).

4. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that they have the right to publish the content in their manuscript. This includes obtaining permission for any third-party material included in their work.

5. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

While authors retain copyright, they may be subject to article processing charges (APCs) that support the journal's open access model. These fees contribute to the operational costs associated with publishing.

6. Modifications to Copyright Terms

Our copyright terms may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Authors and readers will be notified of any significant changes to ensure clarity and transparency.

For any questions regarding our copyright terms or to seek permission for specific uses of published work, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for contributing to the African Journal of Crop Science! We are excited to support the dissemination of your research and its impact on the field of crop science.