Copyright Information
Fusion of Multidisciplinary Research, An International Journal (FMR) requires a completed and signed Copyright and Consent Form for each manuscript submitted. This form ensures the proper management and protection of intellectual property rights for both the authors and the journal. Below are the key elements included in the Copyright Transfer Form:
- Manuscript Details:
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- Title: Full title of the manuscript.
- Authors: List of all contributing authors with their affiliations.
- Transfer of Copyright:
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- Assignment: Authors must transfer the copyright of their work to FMR. This includes the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and otherwise use the work in any media and formats now known or hereafter developed.
- Exclusive Rights: The journal will hold exclusive rights to the manuscript, ensuring it can be freely disseminated and accessed within the bounds of the journal's policies.
- Author Warranties:
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- Originality: Authors must warrant that the manuscript is their original work and has not been published elsewhere in any form, except as a preprint or as part of a thesis or dissertation.
- Permissions: Authors must confirm that they have obtained all necessary permissions for the use of any third-party materials (e.g., figures, tables) included in the manuscript.
- Ethics Compliance: Authors must affirm that the research complies with ethical standards and has received any necessary ethical approvals.
- Author Responsibilities:
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- Authorship: Authors must confirm that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the work and have approved the final version of the manuscript.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.
- Reversion of Rights:
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- Reassignment: In certain circumstances, such as if the manuscript is not accepted for publication or if the authors wish to reuse their work in specific ways, rights may be reassigned back to the authors with the journal's permission.
- Author Rights: Authors retain the right to use their work for personal use, academic purposes, and for inclusion in their institutional repository, provided proper citation is given to the original publication in the journal.
- Signatures:
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- Author Signatures: All contributing authors must sign the form, indicating their agreement to the terms outlined. Digital or handwritten signatures are acceptable.
- Date: Each author must include the date of signing.
- Submission of the Form:
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- Submission Method: The completed and signed Copyright Transfer Form must be submitted alongside the manuscript during the initial submission process through the journal's online submission system or via email.
- Retention: Authors should retain a copy of the completed form for their records.
The Copyright Transfer Form is a crucial document ensuring that FMR can manage the publication and dissemination of the research effectively, while also protecting the authors’ rights. For any questions or assistance regarding the Copyright and Consent Form, please contact our editorial team at info@fusionproceedings.com.