The Journal of Bio-Intelligence (JBI) is committed to supporting open scholarly communication while respecting the intellectual property rights of authors. The journal adopts a transparent copyright and licensing framework that enables the broad dissemination and responsible reuse of published research while ensuring appropriate recognition of the authors' contributions.

Our Copyright and Licensing Policy is designed to balance the interests of authors, readers, institutions, and the wider research community by promoting accessibility, proper attribution, and long-term preservation of scholarly work.

Copyright Ownership

Authors retain the copyright to their published work.

By submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Bio-Intelligence, authors confirm that they are the original creators of the work or have obtained all necessary permissions for the use of any third-party material included in the manuscript.

Upon acceptance for publication, authors grant the Journal of Bio-Intelligence a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, archive, and identify itself as the original publisher of the work.

Because the license is non-exclusive, authors remain free to use and share their work in accordance with the terms of the applicable publication license.

Open Access License

Unless otherwise stated, articles published in the Journal of Bio-Intelligence are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Under this license, users may:

• Read and download published articles.
• Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
• Share articles for educational and research purposes.
• Adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the published work.
• Reproduce the material for lawful purposes, including commercial use.

These permissions are granted provided that:

• Appropriate credit is given to the original author(s).
• Proper citation to the Journal of Bio-Intelligence is included.
• A link to the applicable Creative Commons license is provided.
• Any modifications or adaptations are clearly indicated.
• No additional legal or technological restrictions are imposed that limit the rights granted by the license.

Author Rights

Authors retain broad rights over their published work.

Authors may:

• Share the published article with colleagues.
• Deposit the published version in institutional or subject repositories.
• Post the published article on personal or institutional websites.
• Include the work in theses, dissertations, or academic portfolios.
• Use the article in teaching materials, conference presentations, and educational activities.
• Reuse figures, tables, and other original content in future scholarly works with appropriate acknowledgment.
• Authorize others to use the work in accordance with the applicable license.

The journal encourages responsible dissemination of published research to maximize scholarly visibility and impact.

Rights Granted to the Journal

Authors grant the Journal of Bio-Intelligence the right to:

• Publish the accepted manuscript.
• Identify itself as the original publisher.
• Assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).
• Archive and preserve the published article.
• Index and distribute article metadata.
• Promote published research through scholarly communication channels.
• Maintain the integrity and permanence of the scholarly record.

These rights do not transfer copyright ownership from the authors.

Third-Party Material

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all third-party material included in their manuscript has been used lawfully.

Where copyrighted material owned by others is reproduced, authors must:

• Obtain written permission when required.
• Provide appropriate acknowledgments.
• Comply with applicable copyright laws.
• Clearly identify any material not covered by the article's Creative Commons license.

The Journal of Bio-Intelligence cannot grant permission to reuse third-party content that is not owned by the authors.

Permissions for Reuse

Material published under the journal's open-access license may generally be reused without requesting prior permission, provided that the conditions of the applicable license are followed.

Users should always:

• Credit the original author(s).
• Cite the published article accurately.
• Identify the Journal of Bio-Intelligence as the original source.
• Indicate whether any changes have been made.

For material excluded from the open-access license, permission must be obtained directly from the respective copyright holder.

Author Warranties

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

• The work is original.
• The manuscript does not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
• Necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted material.
• All authors have approved the submission.
• The manuscript has not been published elsewhere, except where appropriately disclosed.
• The work complies with applicable legal and ethical requirements.

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy and legality of all submitted content.

Licensing of Supplementary Material

Supplementary files, datasets, software, multimedia, and supporting information submitted alongside an article may be published under the same license as the primary article unless otherwise specified.

Where alternative licensing arrangements apply, these will be clearly indicated.

Repository Deposit

Authors are encouraged to deposit the published version of their article in:

• Institutional repositories.
• University digital libraries.
• Subject-specific repositories.
• Funding agency repositories.
• Personal academic webpages.
• Non-commercial scholarly networking platforms, where permitted.

Repository records should include complete bibliographic information, the article's DOI, and a link to the official version published by the Journal of Bio-Intelligence.

Long-Term Preservation

The Journal of Bio-Intelligence is committed to preserving the scholarly record through recognized digital preservation practices.

Published articles are assigned persistent identifiers and maintained as part of the journal's permanent scholarly archive to support long-term accessibility, discoverability, and citation.

Copyright Infringement

The journal takes allegations of copyright infringement seriously.

If a copyright owner believes that published material infringes their rights, they should contact the editorial office with:

• A description of the copyrighted work.
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material.
• Evidence supporting the claim.
• Contact information for further correspondence.

The journal will investigate reported concerns promptly and take appropriate action where necessary.

Policy Updates

The Journal of Bio-Intelligence may update this Copyright and Licensing Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, publishing standards, or journal practices.

The version of the policy in effect at the time an article is accepted for publication will apply to that article unless otherwise required by law.

Our Commitment

The Journal of Bio-Intelligence is committed to protecting authors' intellectual property while promoting the responsible sharing of scientific knowledge. By combining author copyright ownership with an internationally recognized open-access license, the journal supports broad dissemination, responsible reuse, and long-term preservation of scholarly research.

This policy reflects the journal's commitment to transparency, accessibility, and ethical scholarly publishing, ensuring that published research remains a valuable and enduring resource for the global scientific community.