Licensing Terms

Licensing Terms

Licensing Terms

Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Research (AIASR) is an open-access journal that adheres to internationally recognized open-access licensing agreements. This ensures the free dissemination of research findings and maximizes their impact.

1. Creative Commons Licensing

All articles published in AIASR follow a Creative Commons (CC) license, allowing flexible sharing and reuse while ensuring proper attribution. Authors may choose from the following licensing options:

  • CC BY 4.0 (Attribution 4.0 International) [Default & Recommended]

    • Permits anyone to share, copy, distribute, and adapt the article, including for commercial purposes, as long as the original author is credited and the original source is cited.

    • Recommended for authors who wish to maximize the reach and impact of their research.

  • CC BY-NC 4.0 (Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International) [Optional]

    • Allows others to share, copy, distribute, and adapt the article for non-commercial purposes only, while still requiring attribution to the original author and source.

    • Suitable for authors who prefer to restrict commercial use of their work.

By default, AISR applies the CC BY 4.0 license to all published articles. Authors who prefer the CC BY-NC 4.0 license must indicate their preference at the time of submission.

2. Copyright Ownership

Authors retain full copyright of their papers while granting AISR the right to publish and distribute them under an open-access model.

After publication, authors are free to:

  • Share their work on personal websites, institutional repositories, or academic platforms (e.g., ResearchGate).

  • Use the work for lectures, conference presentations, and educational materials.

  • Apply for patents or conduct further research without restrictions from the journal.

3. Self-Archiving Policy

AISR supports self-archiving to promote open science. Authors may deposit their work at different stages of publication:

  • Preprint (Before Submission)

    • Authors may deposit their unreviewed manuscript on preprint servers (e.g., arXiv, bioRxiv, SSRN).

  • Accepted Manuscript (After Peer Review, Before Publication)

    • Once accepted, authors may store the peer-reviewed but unformatted version in institutional repositories or academic networks (e.g., ResearchGate).

  • Published Version (Final Formatted PDF)

    • Authors may archive the final published version, provided they cite the original source and include the article’s DOI link.

4. Article Usage & Reuse

Any individual, institution, or third party may use, redistribute, and modify AISR articles under the selected Creative Commons license.

  • Proper attribution and DOI citation are required for all forms of reuse.

  • All articles are freely accessible without subscription fees, allowing unrestricted reading, downloading, and sharing.

5. Copyright Statement

By submitting to AISR, authors agree to these licensing terms.

AISR reserves the right to take legal action against any violations, including:

  • Failure to provide proper attribution when reusing articles.

  • Unauthorized commercial use under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

AIASR encourages open academic exchange while respecting authors' rights. For specific copyright concerns or legal inquiries, authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office.