Copyright and License

Tijara: Journal of International Trade and Economics in Central Asia fully supports authors' rights and intellectual property ownership. Authors retain full copyright over their original works published in the journal. Upon submission and acceptance, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive their work under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).

This agreement ensures that:

  • Authors maintain complete control over their intellectual property.

  • Authors can reuse, share, and republish their work in any form or on any platform, including personal websites, institutional repositories, books, and compilations, provided they acknowledge the original publication in Tijara.

  • Authors are empowered to disseminate their work widely without limitations or barriers.

What the License Permits

Under the CC BY NC 4.0 license, the following is permitted:

  • Non-commercial use: Anyone can copy, share, adapt, and redistribute the material in any medium or format for non-commercial purposes.

  • Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original author(s), the journal, and the source, along with a link to the license. Users must indicate if any changes were made.

  • Derivative works: Users are allowed to create derivative works based on the original article, as long as they comply with the non-commercial and attribution requirements.

For detailed terms, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ 

Non-Commercial Usage Clarification

The CC BY NC 4.0 license specifically prohibits commercial use without prior permission. Examples of commercial use include:

  • Using published content in commercial products, advertisements, or paid services.

  • Reproducing or distributing content for financial gain.

  • Including the material in commercial publishing projects without securing additional permissions.

For any intended commercial use, users must obtain explicit, written permission from the copyright holder (the author) and/or the journal.

Authors' Unlimited Rights

Authors retain the unrestricted right to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, and publicly display their work in any medium, format, or platform.

  • Incorporate the published article into future works, such as books, edited volumes, and teaching materials.

  • Share and deposit the article in institutional or subject-specific repositories.

  • Use the material for personal, academic, or educational purposes without limitations.

All such uses must include proper citation of the original publication in Tijara.

Copyright Infringement and Ethical Responsibilities

Tijara is deeply committed to ethical publishing and adherence to the standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). If you believe that any content published in Tijara infringes upon your copyright or the copyright of someone you represent, please contact the editorial office promptly.