Creative Commons Licensing Policy

The IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies adopts Creative Commons licensing to support the free dissemination, accessibility, and reuse of published research. This licensing framework ensures that authors retain full recognition for their work while allowing others to share, adapt, and build upon it responsibly.

1. License Type

The journal publishes all articles under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

This license allows:

  • Unrestricted use

  • Distribution

  • Adaptation and transformation

as long as proper credit is given to the original author(s) and to the IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies as the source of publication.

2. Attribution Requirement

Users of published content must provide appropriate attribution, which includes:

  • Naming the author(s)

  • Mentioning the article title

  • Citing the journal name

  • Providing a link to the original publication

  • Indicating if any changes were made to the work

Proper attribution ensures that authors receive due academic recognition for their contributions.

3. Freedom to Share and Adapt

The CC BY license permits readers and researchers to:

  • Copy and redistribute the material in any format

  • Modify, remix, transform, or build upon the material

  • Create derivative works based on the original research

This flexibility encourages broader academic engagement, innovation, and knowledge building.

4. Commercial and Non-Commercial Use

Under the CC BY license, both:

  • Commercial, and

  • Non-commercial

uses of the published content are permitted, provided proper attribution is maintained.
This maximizes the practical relevance and impact of the research across academic, educational, professional, and commercial sectors.

5. No Additional Restrictions

The license prohibits the application of:

  • Additional legal restrictions

  • Digital rights management (DRM) tools

  • Technological measures that limit lawful reuse

Users must not impose any conditions that conflict with the freedoms granted under the CC BY license.

6. Global Accessibility

Creative Commons licenses are recognized worldwide, ensuring global access to research published in the IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies.
By using this licensing framework, the journal promotes:

  • Open access

  • Scholarly collaboration

  • Transparent and ethical knowledge sharing

By implementing Creative Commons licensing, the IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies reinforces its commitment to open access publishing. This approach enhances the visibility, reach, and long-term impact of the research we publish, contributing to a more open, inclusive, and accessible academic environment.