Agriculture Journal: Institutional Use Policy

IJOEAR’s institutional use policy provides guidance for academic and research organizations accessing and utilizing journal content. It promotes ethical use, enabling institutions to distribute and integrate published works responsibly for teaching, learning, and collaborative research.

Institutional Use Policy:

The International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), ISSN 2454-1850 (online), values the role of academic institutions and corporate organizations in promoting knowledge dissemination and application.

To support educational and professional development, IJOEAR permits institutions to utilize its published articles for non-commercial, internal purposes, adhering to the guidelines outlined in this policy.

This policy ensures that the use of published content aligns with ethical publishing standards while empowering institutions to leverage research for classroom teaching, employee training, and other authorized activities. Our open-access model is designed to facilitate knowledge sharing while maintaining the integrity and rights associated with scholarly publications.

Permissible Uses for Academic Institutions:

IJOEAR allows the use of published articles by the author’s institution for the following purposes:

• Classroom Teaching: Articles can be used as reading material or reference material for students. Faculty members may distribute copies (physical or electronic) to students for academic discussions and assignments.
• Course Packs and Courseware: Articles may be included in course packs or courseware for internal use, enabling educators to build comprehensive learning resources for their students.
• Internal Training Programs: Institutions may incorporate articles into their training programs for staff, researchers, or faculty development initiatives.

Note: The inclusion of articles in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) requires prior approval and is subject to specific conditions outlined in the section on restricted uses.

Permissible Uses for Corporate Organizations:

For authors employed by companies, IJOEAR grants permission for the following uses:

• Internal Training Materials: Articles can be used to train employees and enhance their understanding of relevant subjects.
• Knowledge Sharing: Companies can include articles in internal knowledge repositories to support research and development efforts.

These uses are restricted to internal, non-commercial purposes and must credit the original source.

Conditions for Usage:

• Attribution: Proper attribution must be provided to IJOEAR as the original source of the article. Any use of the article must include the article title, author names, and journal citation.
• Non-Commercial Use: Articles may not be used for any commercial activities, including sale, licensing, or promotional events, without prior written consent from the journal.
• Alterations: Articles must not be modified or edited in a way that distorts their original content or meaning.

Restricted Uses:

• Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): The inclusion of articles in MOOCs requires an application to the journal's editorial office. Such applications must specify the intended use, audience size, and funding sources, if applicable. Grant funding may be required for this usage.
• Public Distribution: Articles may not be distributed to the public beyond the institution or organization without explicit permission.
• Commercial Training Programs: Articles cannot be used in training programs that charge participants unless approved by IJOEAR.

Application for Restricted Uses:

Institutions and organizations wishing to use IJOEAR content for restricted purposes must submit a formal application. The application should include:

• The intended use of the article.
• Details of the audience or participants.
• Any associated fees or funding arrangements.

Approval will be granted at the discretion of the editorial team, ensuring that the proposed use aligns with the journal’s mission and policies.

Benefits of Institutional Use:

By allowing institutional use of its published content, IJOEAR aims to:

• Enhance the quality of education and training programs.
• Foster collaboration between academia and industry.
• Support the global dissemination of cutting-edge research.

This policy reflects IJOEAR’s commitment to advancing knowledge while upholding the principles of responsible publishing. Institutions and organizations are encouraged to use our content within the guidelines provided to contribute to the global exchange of ideas and innovations.

For any queries or additional information, authors can contact the editorial team via email at info.ijoear@gmail.com or info @ijoear.com.com .