Copyright and Licensing Policy

MET Manthan: Journal of Management, Innovation and Strategic Studies

Copyright Statement

MET Manthan is committed to promoting the widest possible dissemination of scholarly research while protecting the intellectual property rights of authors and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

The journal operates under a transparent copyright and licensing framework that enables open access to published research while ensuring appropriate attribution to authors.

Copyright Ownership

Authors publishing in MET Manthan retain the copyright of their work.

Upon acceptance and publication, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to:

  • Publish the article in print and electronic formats.
  • Reproduce, distribute, archive, and preserve the published work.
  • Include the article in indexing, abstracting, and archiving databases.
  • Make the article available through the journal website and other authorized platforms.

Because the license is non-exclusive, authors remain free to use, distribute, and reuse their work in accordance with the terms of the journal's licensing policy.

Licensing Terms

All articles published in MET Manthan are made available under the following license:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Under this license, users are free to:

Share

  • Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.

Adapt

  • Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.

The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms provided the license terms are followed.

Conditions of Use

Users must:

Attribution

Provide appropriate credit to:

  • The author(s)
  • The journal
  • The original publication source

Include:

  • Article title
  • Author name(s)
  • Journal title
  • Volume and issue details
  • DOI (where available)

Indication of Changes

If modifications are made to the original work, users must clearly indicate that changes were made.

No Additional Restrictions

Users may not apply legal or technological measures that restrict others from exercising the rights granted under the license.

Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

  • Share the published article on personal websites.
  • Deposit the published version in institutional repositories.
  • Upload articles to academic networking platforms.
  • Use the article for classroom teaching and training.
  • Include the article in theses and dissertations.
  • Reproduce the work in future books, edited volumes, or collected works.
  • Present the work at conferences and professional meetings.

Proper citation of the original publication in MET Manthan is required.

Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are encouraged to disseminate their work widely.

Authors may archive:

Preprint Version

The version before peer review.

Accepted Manuscript

The version accepted after peer review and before final formatting.

Published Version

The final published version available on the journal website.

Authors should include a citation and link to the official published version whenever possible.

Third-Party Materials

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material included in their manuscripts, including:

  • Figures
  • Tables
  • Photographs
  • Illustrations
  • Maps
  • Survey Instruments
  • Proprietary Data

Evidence of permission may be requested by the Editorial Office.

Permissions and Reuse

Because articles are published under a Creative Commons license, no additional permission is generally required for educational, research, or professional reuse provided proper attribution is given.

Users are encouraged to cite the original publication whenever the content is reused or adapted.

Publisher Rights

The Publisher reserves the right to:

  • Preserve published content.
  • Distribute journal content through indexing and abstracting services.
  • Promote published articles through academic and professional channels.
  • Maintain the integrity and authenticity of the scholarly record.

The Publisher does not claim ownership of authors' intellectual property.

Copyright Infringement

Any allegation of copyright infringement will be investigated by the Editorial Office.

If infringement is confirmed, the journal may take appropriate action, including:

  • Removal of infringing content.
  • Publication of corrections.
  • Retraction of articles.
  • Notification of affected parties and institutions.

Licensing Information Display

The following statement shall appear on all published articles:

© The Author(s). Published by MET Manthan. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are properly credited.

Open Access Commitment

MET Manthan follows a Diamond Open Access publishing model.

  • Copyright Retained by Authors
  • Open Access to Readers
  • No Submission Charges
  • No Article Processing Charges (APC)
  • No Publication Charges

The journal is committed to maximizing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of scholarly research while respecting authors' intellectual property rights.

Contact Information

For copyright, permissions, and licensing inquiries, please contact:

Editorial Office
MET Manthan: Journal of Management, Innovation and Strategic Studies

Email: editor@metmanthan.com

Website: www.metmanthan.com