Licensing Policy

The Pakistan Journal of Artificial Intelligence (PJAI) is dedicated to the open dissemination of research, promoting transparency, ethical reuse, and compliance with global standards. Our structured licensing policy allows authors to retain their rights while granting necessary permissions for publication and distribution.

1. License Type

All articles published in PJAI are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) unless stated otherwise.

Under this license, readers and third parties are permitted to:

  • Share (copy and redistribute) the article in any medium or format.

  • Adapt (remix, transform, and build upon) the article for any purpose, including commercial use.

  • Use, cite, and distribute the work without restriction, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.

2. Author Rights & Retention

Authors retain full copyright of their work and grant PJAI the right to publish, distribute, and index the manuscript.

Authors have the right to:

  • Deposit preprints or accepted versions in institutional repositories, preprint servers, or personal websites.

  • Use their published article in future academic works, such as books or dissertations.

  • Distribute copies for educational or non-commercial research purposes.

3. Journal & Publisher Rights

PJAI retains the right to:

  • Disseminate the article through various indexing platforms and digital archives.

  • Preserve the integrity of the scholarly record and enforce ethical publication standards.

  • Implement errata, corrections, or retractions when necessary, following COPE guidelines.

4. Third-Party Content & Permissions

If an article includes third-party copyrighted content (e.g., figures, tables, images), authors must:

  • Obtain written permission from the copyright holder before submission.

  • Clearly credit the original source in the manuscript.

  • Ensure that the use complies with the terms of the original license.

5. Commercial & Non-Commercial Use

The CC BY 4.0 license allows for both commercial and non-commercial use of published content, provided appropriate credit is given.

Organizations, researchers, and educators may:

  • Integrate content into educational materials and scientific presentations.

  • Use data, figures, and findings for industry and policy development.

6. Licensing for Special Publications

For editorials, commentaries, and special collections, PJAI may offer alternative licensing terms upon request.

Authors may contact the editorial office if they require a different Creative Commons license due to funder or institutional requirements.

7. License Compliance & Violations

Unauthorized use of content without proper attribution may result in legal action under copyright laws.

Authors and users are encouraged to adhere strictly to the licensing terms to maintain ethical publishing standards.

8. Contact & Further Inquiries

For questions regarding licensing terms or permissions, please contact the PJAI Editorial Office at editor@pkjai.com.

By submitting to PJAI, authors agree to comply with this licensing policy, ensuring the responsible dissemination of scientific research while protecting author rights.