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Bowen Law Journal (BLJ)

Journal of the College of Law, Bowen University, Nigeria

Copyright & Licensing

Understanding author rights, copyright ownership, and licensing terms for published works

Bowen Law Journal (BLJ) is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring that scholarly work is accessible to the widest possible audience. Our copyright and licensing policies are designed to balance the interests of authors, the journal, and the global research community.

All articles published in BLJ are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows for the broadest possible dissemination and use of published research while ensuring that authors receive proper attribution.

Copyright Ownership

Authors Retain Copyright

Authors retain full copyright to their published work. By submitting to Bowen Law Journal, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the work, but copyright remains with the author(s).

  • Authors maintain ownership of their intellectual property.
  • Authors may reuse their work in any way without seeking permission.
  • Authors may post their work on personal or institutional websites.
  • Authors may include their work in books or other publications.

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

All articles published in Bowen Law Journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

CC BY 4.0

Author Rights & Responsibilities

Retain Ownership

Authors retain full copyright of their work and can reuse it freely.

Share Freely

Authors may share their work on social media, academic platforms, and institutional repositories.

Republish

Authors may include their work in books, dissertations, or other publications.

Attribute Properly

Authors must ensure proper attribution when their work is used by others.

Permissions & Restrictions

Permission Allowed Conditions
Copy and distribute Yes With proper attribution
Adapt and remix Yes With proper attribution
Commercial use Yes With proper attribution
Use without attribution No Attribution required
Claim ownership No Copyright remains with author

Licensing Details

CC BY 4.0 License Explained

The CC BY 4.0 license is the most permissive of all Creative Commons licenses. It allows users to:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose.
  • Use Commercially: The material can be used for commercial purposes.

Attribution requirement: Users must give appropriate credit to the author(s) and the journal, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.

Why CC BY 4.0?

Bowen Law Journal chose the CC BY 4.0 license because it:

  • Maximizes the visibility and impact of published research.
  • Aligns with open access principles and values.
  • Supports the free exchange of knowledge across borders.
  • Complies with funder requirements for open access publishing.

Ready to Publish?

Submit your manuscript to Bowen Law Journal and benefit from our author-friendly copyright and licensing policies.

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