Copyright Transfer Form International Journal of Business & Economics Research (IJBER) e-ISSN: 2455-3921 📌 Open Access Journal About This Copyright Transfer Agreement This Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA) is a mandatory requirement for all authors whose manuscripts are accepted for publication in the International Journal of Business & Economics Research (IJBER). The purpose of this agreement is to ensure the lawful publication, dissemination, and protection of scholarly work in accordance with international academic publishing standards. By submitting this form, authors confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to the copyright terms governing their published work. Why Copyright Transfer Is Required Publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the article worldwide Protect the work against unauthorized use and plagiarism Ensure long-term accessibility and citation integrity Comply with global indexing, abstracting, and archiving requirements Authors retain the right to use their published work for academic, educational, and non-commercial purposes with proper acknowledgment of IJBER. Author Declaration The submitted manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere The work is not under consideration by any other journal or publisher All authors have made significant contributions to the research Necessary permissions have been obtained for third-party materials (if any) The manuscript complies with ethical research and publication standards Copyright Transfer Terms Upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication in IJBER, the author(s) agree to transfer the copyright of the article to Dr. BGR Publications. Publish the article in print and electronic formats Distribute the article globally through academic databases and platforms Grant permissions for indexing, archiving, and abstracting services The transfer becomes effective only if the manuscript is accepted. Instructions for Authors Complete all required fields accurately Ensure that the corresponding author details are correct Use your official institutional email address where possible Submit the form only after receiving acceptance confirmation Any incomplete or incorrect submissions may delay publication Submit Copyright Form Please fill in the required information in the form below to complete the copyright transfer process. (Online submission ensures faster processing and secure record maintenance.) Article ID* Article Title* Corresponding Author (Full Name)* Corresponding Author Email* Co-Authors (Full Names)* Upload Corresponding Author Signature* (Scanned / Photographed / Digital Signature) Declaration I confirm that the above information is accurate and I agree to the IJBER copyright & Open Access policy. Publication Ethics & Integrity IJBER adheres to internationally accepted publication ethics and best practices. The journal supports Open Access publishing, ensuring free and immediate access to published research for the global academic community. The journal follows strict policies against plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and unethical research practices. All submissions undergo editorial and ethical compliance checks before publication. 🔒 Author Rights Assurance IJBER respects author rights. While copyright transfer is required for publication, authors retain the right to reuse their work for academic, educational, and non-commercial purposes with proper acknowledgment. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. Is IJBER an Open Access journal? Yes. IJBER supports Open Access publishing. 2. Is IJBER a print or digital journal? IJBER is a digital-only journal. 3. When does the copyright transfer become effective? Only after manuscript acceptance. 4. Can authors reuse their published work? Yes, with proper citation. 5. Will authors lose ownership of their work? No. Authors retain moral rights. Contact Information Editorial Office Dr. BGR Publications Email: drbgrpublications@gmail.com © Dr. BGR Publications | International Academic Publisher Δ