Copyright Notice

Journal of Business Application (JBA)

Published by Universitas Dr. Djar Wattiheluw, Indonesia

⚡ Copyright Summary: Authors who publish with Journal of Business Application (JBA) retain full copyright over their work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. No copyright transfer is required from authors.

A. COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING STATEMENT

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Author Retains Copyright

No copyright transfer

Journal of Business Application (JBA) operates under a gold open access model. Unlike traditional journals that require authors to transfer copyright to the publisher, JBA believes that authors should retain ownership of their intellectual property.

Therefore, JBA does not require copyright transfer from authors. Authors retain full copyright over their work and grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish their article under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Formal Copyright Statement:

"Authors who publish with Journal of Business Application retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license that allows others to share and adapt the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal."

B. DETAILED COPYRIGHT PROVISIONS

What Authors Retain

  • Full copyright over their work
  • All proprietary rights (patent, trademark, etc.)
  • Right to self-archive in repositories, personal websites, or anywhere
  • Right to reuse their work in books, courses, presentations
  • Right to authorize translations and adaptations
  • Right to use figures/tables in future works
  • Right to post on social media and academic networks

What JBA Receives

  • Non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the article
  • Right to be identified as the first publisher
  • Right to archive and preserve the article permanently
  • Right to register DOI and metadata with Crossref
  • Right to include in indexing databases
  • Right to enforce the terms of the CC BY license

What is a Non-Exclusive License?

A non-exclusive license means that authors grant JBA the right to publish their work, but they are free to publish the same work elsewhere, in any form, at any time, without seeking permission from the journal. For example, authors may:

  • Include the article in a book or anthology they edit or author
  • Post the article on their personal or institutional website
  • Deposit the article in any repository (institutional, subject-based, etc.)
  • Use the article for teaching, presentations, or grant applications
  • Translate the article into other languages

C. CC BY 4.0 LICENSE TERMS

CC BY 4.0

All articles published in JBA are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license, anyone (readers, researchers, educators, institutions, companies) may:

Read
Download
Share
Adapt

For any purpose, including commercial use, provided they follow the license terms.

License Requirements:

Users must provide appropriate credit:

  • Include the author's name(s)
  • Include the article title
  • Include the journal name (Journal of Business Application)
  • Include the volume, issue, page numbers, and year of publication
  • Include the DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
  • Provide a link to the license (CC BY 4.0)
  • Indicate if changes were made to the original work

Suggested citation format: Author(s). (Year). Article Title. Journal of Business Application, Volume(Issue), Page Range. DOI: [DOI]

D. AUTHOR'S PUBLISHING RIGHTS

Authors who publish with JBA retain the right to:

Self-Archiving

Authors may deposit all versions of their manuscript (submitted, accepted, published) in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Subject-based repositories (arXiv, SSRN, etc.)
  • Personal websites
  • Academic social networks (Academia.edu, ResearchGate)
  • Any other platform or website

No embargo period. Authors can archive immediately upon publication.

Reuse in Publications

Authors may:

  • Include the article in books they author or edit
  • Use the article in course packs and teaching materials
  • Reproduce the article in conference proceedings
  • Include the article in thesis or dissertation
  • Create translations or adaptations

Figures and Data

Authors retain the right to:

  • Use figures, tables, and data in future publications
  • Post data on repositories or personal websites
  • Use images in presentations and posters
  • Share data with collaborators

Publicity

Authors may:

  • Share the article on social media
  • Post about it on blogs or news sites
  • Include in grant applications
  • Use for media interviews and outreach

Summary:

"As an author of an article published in JBA, I retain full copyright. I am free to share, adapt, and build upon my work in any way, for any purpose, provided I acknowledge the original publication in this journal. I do not need to seek permission from the publisher for any reuse."

E. PUBLISHER'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the non-exclusive license granted by authors, the publisher (Universitas Dr. Djar Wattiheluw) has the right and responsibility to:

Publish and Disseminate

Publish the article in all formats (PDF, HTML, XML) and make it available on the journal website.

Register DOI

Assign and register a Crossref DOI for each article for permanent identification.

Indexing

Submit metadata to indexing databases (Google Scholar, DOAJ, SINTA, etc.) for maximum visibility.

Preservation

Ensure long-term digital preservation through LOCKSS, PKP PN, and other archiving services.

License Enforcement

Ensure that the CC BY 4.0 license terms are respected and address any violations.

Corrections and Retractions

Manage post-publication corrections, errata, and retractions according to COPE guidelines.

F. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND PERMISSIONS

If a manuscript includes material (figures, tables, text excerpts, etc.) that is not original to the authors and is protected by copyright, authors are responsible for:

  • Identifying all third-party content clearly in the manuscript
  • Obtaining written permission from the copyright holder to reproduce the material under the CC BY 4.0 license
  • Providing attribution to the original source as required by the copyright holder
  • Submitting proof of permissions to the editorial office upon request

Important: The CC BY 4.0 license applies only to the original content created by the authors. Third-party content included in the article remains under its original copyright and may have different reuse terms. Authors should indicate any third-party content and its license terms in the article.

If authors are unsure whether permission is needed for specific content, they should consult the editorial office before submission.

G. COMPLIANCE WITH FUNDER MANDATES

JBA's copyright and licensing policy (author retains copyright + CC BY 4.0) complies with the open access requirements of major funding bodies worldwide, including:

Plan S (cOAlition S) Horizon Europe UKRI NIH Wellcome Trust ARC (Australia) Kemdikbudristek

Authors can be confident that publishing in JBA meets their funder's open access and copyright retention requirements.

H. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

❓ Do I need to sign a copyright transfer agreement?

No. JBA does not require copyright transfer. Authors retain full copyright. You will only be asked to confirm that you agree to publish under the CC BY 4.0 license.

❓ Can I post my article on my personal website after publication?

Yes, immediately. There is no embargo period. You may post the published PDF, the final accepted version, or any other version on your website, institutional repository, or anywhere else.

❓ Can I use my article in my thesis or dissertation?

Yes. You retain full rights to include your article in your thesis or dissertation. We recommend citing the journal publication.

❓ Can others use figures from my article without asking me?

Yes, as long as they properly cite your article as the source. This is permitted by the CC BY 4.0 license. You do not need to grant individual permissions.

❓ What if I want to publish my article in a book or as a book chapter?

You may do so. Since you retain copyright, you can republish your work elsewhere. We ask that you acknowledge the original publication in JBA (journal name, volume, issue, pages, DOI).

❓ Can someone translate my article into another language?

Yes. Translation is permitted under CC BY 4.0. The translator must credit you as the original author and indicate that the work is a translation.

❓ Does the CC BY 4.0 license allow commercial use?

Yes. Others may use your article for commercial purposes, including including it in commercial publications or products, as long as they credit you appropriately.

❓ How should others cite my article?

Recommended citation format: Author(s). (Year). Article Title. Journal of Business Application, Volume(Issue), Page Range. DOI: [DOI]

I. CONTACT FOR COPYRIGHT INQUIRIES

Editorial Office
Journal of Business Application (JBA)
Universitas Dr. Djar Wattiheluw
Indonesia

Email: admin@unidjar.id
Website: https://unidjar.id/index.php/jba

For questions about copyright, licensing, or permission to reuse content, please contact the editorial office.

This Copyright Notice follows DOAJ standards and COPE guidelines. It is aligned with the requirements for Scopus indexing. Last updated: March 2026.

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)