1. Author’s Rights

Authors submitting their work to the International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) retain certain rights while adhering to the journal’s ethical and publication policies.

1.1 Copyright Ownership

Authors retain full copyright over their published work unless stated otherwise in a signed agreement. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing for sharing and adaptation with proper citation.

1.2 Publication Rights

Authors can reuse, distribute, and archive their published work, provided proper credit is given to IJCS as the original publisher. Authors may share their articles on institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic networking platforms with full acknowledgement of the journal.

1.3 Authorship Recognition

All listed authors receive full credit for their contributions. Authors may request corrections or retractions in cases of errors or post-publication concerns.

1.4 Academic and Commercial Use

Authors can use their work for teaching, research presentations, and conferences. The article may be republished in books or other formats with proper acknowledgement.

2. Author’s Responsibilities

Authors must adhere to the following responsibilities to maintain the integrity and ethical standards of IJCS:

A. Manuscript Preparation and Submission

• Originality: Authors must submit only original, unpublished work that has not been submitted elsewhere. Plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.
• Authorship Criteria: All listed authors must have contributed substantially to the research. Those who did not contribute significantly should not be listed as authors.
• Data Accuracy and Transparency: Authors must provide accurate, verifiable data and be willing to share raw data upon request. Any conflicts of interest, funding sources, or ethical approvals must be disclosed.
• Ethical Compliance: Research involving human participants or animals must follow ethical guidelines and include approval from relevant ethics committees.

B. During the Review Process

• Adherence to Peer Review: Authors must engage actively in the double-blind peer review process and respond to reviewer comments professionally and promptly.
• Corrections and Revisions: Authors must implement revisions and corrections as reviewers or editors recommend.

C. Post-Publication Responsibilities

• Error Reporting and Retractions: Authors must report any errors or inaccuracies in their published work for correction or retraction.
• Ethical Citations and Use of Work: Authors should cite their work appropriately in future research and ensure ethical use of IJCS-published content.

3. Consequences of Misconduct

Failure to comply with IJCS's ethical guidelines may result in:

• Manuscript rejection or retraction of published articles.
• Blacklisting from future submissions to the journal.
• Notification to affiliated institutions in cases of serious misconduct.

4. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding author rights and responsibilities, please contact:

Email: scholarpublishing@outlook.com
Website: https://e-journal.scholar-publishing.org/index.php/ijcs/

IJCS is committed to maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring a transparent, fair, and professional publishing environment.

By submitting a manuscript to IJCS, the authors acknowledge and agree to these rights and responsibilities.