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Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology

A peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality research in applied sciences and technology

ISSN 2958-9568 (Online) Monthly Publication Established 2023 Cite Score (2024-2025) = 2
SUJAST
 

Copyright & Licensing Policy

Maximizing dissemination while protecting authors' rights through open-access publishing

Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology (SUJAST) operates under an open-access model that maximizes the dissemination and reuse of scholarly work while protecting the moral rights of authors. This policy details the copyright and licensing arrangements for all content published in the journal.

 

Authors Retain Copyright

Authors maintain full ownership of their intellectual property while granting SUJAST necessary publishing rights.

 

Full Copyright Retention

Authors retain copyright of their published work. No copyright transfer agreement is required, and authors maintain full ownership of their intellectual property.

 

Non-Exclusive License

Upon acceptance, authors grant SUJAST a non-exclusive license to publish the article and identify itself as the original publisher.

 

Moral Rights Protected

Authors' moral rights, including the right to be identified as the author and to object to derogatory treatment of their work, are fully protected.

 

Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0

CC BY 4.0 International License
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

To facilitate open sharing and reuse, all articles in SUJAST are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

 

This License Permits Anyone To:

 

Share Freely

Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format. This includes sharing in classrooms, research groups, conferences, and online platforms without restrictions.

 

Adapt & Remix

Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use. Create translations, adaptations, and derivative works freely.

 

Single Condition: Attribution

You must give appropriate credit to the original authors and the journal, provide a link to the CC BY 4.0 license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

How to Provide Proper Attribution

When sharing or adapting content from SUJAST, you must include the following information:

  • Authors' Names: Full names of all authors
  • Article Title: Complete title of the published article
  • Journal Name: Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology
  • Publication Details: Volume, Issue, Page Numbers (or Article ID)
  • Year of Publication: Publication year
  • DOI: Digital Object Identifier – persistent link to the article
  • License Information: A link to the CC BY 4.0 license
  • Changes Made: Indication if any changes were made

Example Attribution Statement

Al-Edresi, S.A., & Al-Mutawakkil, A.Y. (2024). Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Open-Source Software. Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, 5(2), 101-115. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
 

Author Rights and Permissions

Because authors retain copyright under a CC BY license, they are free to:
  • Deposit the final published PDF in institutional or subject repositories immediately
  • Re-publish the article in a book or thesis
  • Re-use portions of the article in their own future works
  • Share copies for teaching or conference purposes
  • Enter into separate contractual arrangements for non-exclusive distribution
 

Reader and Reuser Rights

In accordance with the CC BY license, readers and third parties have the right to use published content without seeking further permission from the authors or publisher, provided proper attribution is given.
  • No additional permissions required for reuse
  • Commercial use permitted with attribution
  • Adaptations and derivatives allowed
  • Global applicability of license terms
  • Perpetual license duration
 

Permissions for Third-Party Material

It is the author's sole responsibility to ensure all third-party material is properly licensed for use under the CC BY 4.0 terms:

  • Obtain written permission from the copyright holder for any material reproduced from previously published sources
  • Ensure permissions allow for reproduction under the CC BY 4.0 license
  • Clearly acknowledge the source of such material within the manuscript
  • Provide permission documentation to the editorial office upon request
 

Practical Procedures

 

Author Agreement

Upon manuscript submission, authors will be asked to confirm their agreement with this copyright and licensing policy electronically through our submission system.

 

Proper Attribution Example

When reusing SUJAST content, proper attribution should include:

Al-Hakimi, A., et al. (2024). Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy Applications. Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, 5(3), 45-60. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

 

 

Archiving Support

The journal's copyright and licensing policy supports long-term preservation. Authors are encouraged to self-archive their articles in institutional and thematic repositories immediately upon publication.

Questions About Copyright & Licensing?

For any questions regarding copyright, licensing, or permissions for third-party material, please contact the editorial office.

editor.sujast@su.edu.ye