Copyright Terms
The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology is an open access journal that supports the free and unrestricted dissemination of scholarly work. The following outlines the copyright terms under which content is published:
Author Copyright Retention
- Ownership of Copyright: Authors retain full copyright to their articles published in The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology. This means that authors are the sole owners of their work and maintain control over how their content is used and shared.
- Non-Exclusive License to Publish: By submitting an article to The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish the work. This license allows The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology to distribute the article online, include it in its archives, and make it available to readers worldwide under the terms of the journal’s open access policy.
Rights Granted to the Journal
- Right to Distribute: The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology is granted the right to publish and distribute the article in any format, including digital and print. This includes the right to archive the article in databases and repositories, ensuring its long-term availability.
- Right to Promote: The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology is granted the right to promote the article through various channels, including social media, newsletters, and academic networks, to maximize its visibility and impact.
Creative Commons Licensing
- Open Access License: All articles published in The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to use, share, adapt, and build upon the work, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s).
- Attribution Requirements: When reusing or redistributing content published in The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology, users must give proper attribution to the author(s) and cite the original publication in the journal. This ensures that the author’s work is acknowledged and credited in all instances of reuse.
Author Rights and Permissions
- Reuse by Authors: Authors have the right to reuse their work in any way they choose, including posting it on personal or institutional websites, sharing it in academic repositories, or including it in future publications such as books or anthologies, without seeking permission from The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology.
- Distribution by Authors: Authors are encouraged to share their published articles widely to increase the visibility and impact of their research. They may distribute copies of their work, including the final published version, to colleagues, students, or on social media.
No Transfer of Copyright
- No Assignment Required: Unlike many traditional publishing models, The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology does not require authors to transfer their copyright to the journal. Authors retain ownership of their work and grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish it under open access terms.
Responsibility of Authors
- Originality and Ownership: Authors must ensure that their work is original and does not infringe on the copyright or intellectual property rights of others. By submitting to The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology, authors confirm that they hold the copyright to the material and have the right to grant the publication rights to the journal.
- Acknowledgment of Third-Party Content: If the manuscript includes content such as images, figures, or tables that are copyrighted by third parties, authors must obtain permission to use this content and appropriately acknowledge the source.
Post-Publication Rights
- Corrections and Retractions: If a significant error or issue arises in a published article, authors retain the right to request corrections or, in extreme cases, retractions. The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology will work with authors to ensure that the academic record is accurate and reliable.
Disclaimer
The Lehman College Journal of Business and Technology respects the intellectual property rights of authors and supports their ability to control the use and distribution of their work. However, the journal is not responsible for any misuse of the content by third parties that occurs outside the terms of the Creative Commons license.
