Global Research & Publishing Database (GRPD) is committed to protecting authors' rights while promoting the broad dissemination and accessibility of scholarly research. This Copyright & Licensing Policy explains the ownership, usage rights, and licensing terms for articles published through GRPD.

GRPD respects the intellectual contributions of authors and ensures that authors retain appropriate rights to their published work while granting the necessary permissions for publication and distribution.

1. Copyright Ownership

Authors retain copyright ownership of their submitted and published manuscripts unless otherwise specified through a separate agreement.

By submitting a manuscript to GRPD, authors grant the journal the necessary rights to evaluate, edit, publish, distribute, and archive the article in digital formats.

2. Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

• Share and distribute their published article according to the applicable license terms.
• Use the published work for academic, educational, and research purposes.
• Include the article in institutional repositories where permitted by the licensing terms.
• Use portions of the article in future scholarly works with appropriate citation.
• Present and discuss their research findings in academic and professional settings.

3. Licensing of Published Articles

Articles published by GRPD are made available under an open-access licensing model to support global access to scholarly research.

Unless otherwise stated, published articles may be distributed and reused according to the selected Creative Commons license applied to the article.

Authors and readers must provide appropriate attribution to the original publication and authors when using published content.

4. Open Access Policy

GRPD follows an open-access publishing approach, allowing readers worldwide to access published research articles without subscription barriers.

Open access supports:

• Increased visibility and accessibility of research.
• Knowledge sharing among researchers and academic communities.
• Greater opportunities for research collaboration and impact.

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts:

• Contain original work created by the authors.
• Do not violate copyright or intellectual property rights of others.
• Include proper permissions for any copyrighted material used.
• Provide accurate citations and acknowledgments for external sources.

6. Use of Third-Party Materials

Authors must obtain appropriate permission before including copyrighted materials such as:

• Previously published figures or tables.
• Images, photographs, or illustrations.
• Substantial quotations or copyrighted content.

Authors are responsible for providing evidence of permission when required.

7. Publisher Rights

GRPD retains the right to:

• Publish, distribute, and archive accepted articles.
• Format and prepare articles for online publication.
• Maintain published content on GRPD platforms.
• Correct, update, or remove content according to ethical publishing standards and applicable policies.

8. Article Sharing and Citation

Authors, researchers, and readers are encouraged to share and cite GRPD published articles to promote scholarly communication and research visibility.

Any use of published content must include proper acknowledgment of the original authors and publication source.

9. Copyright Infringement

GRPD takes copyright and intellectual property concerns seriously. Any reported copyright infringement will be reviewed and addressed according to applicable ethical and legal standards.

Individuals who identify potential copyright violations may contact the GRPD editorial office with relevant supporting information.

By submitting a manuscript to GRPD, authors confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to the Copyright & Licensing Policy and grant GRPD the necessary rights to process and publish their work.