The Borneo Journal of Pharmacy is committed to upholding the highest standards of intellectual property (IP) protection. We acknowledge and respect the inherent rights of authors, researchers, and contributors, striving to ensure their scholarly work is adequately protected and appropriately utilized. This policy delineates the journal's comprehensive approach to intellectual property, specifically addressing the protection, ownership, and permissible uses of all content published within its framework.

1. Ownership of Published Content

All articles published in the Borneo Journal of Pharmacy are the intellectual property of their respective authors or the organizations they represent, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Upon submission, authors grant the Borneo Journal of Pharmacy a non-exclusive license for publication. This license encompasses the rights to reproduce, distribute, and make the work accessible online, thereby enabling the journal to host and disseminate the article through its platform and authorized repositories. The complete policy document is accessible on the Copyright Notice page.

2. Rights and Licensing

Following acceptance for publication, copyright ownership of the work remains with the author(s). The Borneo Journal of Pharmacy is committed to an open-access model, ensuring that all published works are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license, unless specific alternative arrangements are mutually agreed upon. This license permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as they credit the original author(s) and license their new creations under identical terms. The complete policy document is accessible on the Licensing Policy page.

3. Author’s Responsibilities

Authors bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that their submitted content does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Authors must verify that they possess all necessary permissions for any copyrighted materials (e.g., figures, tables, images) incorporated into their submission. The Borneo Journal of Pharmacy reserves the right to request proof of such permissions prior to publication.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

The Borneo Journal of Pharmacy is dedicated to safeguarding the intellectual property of its authors and contributors. We provide a robust platform for scholarly dissemination and undertake measures to protect published content from unauthorized use. In instances of suspected IP infringement, we are committed to prompt investigation and appropriate action in accordance with prevailing copyright laws.

5. Use of Content

Content published on the Borneo Journal of Pharmacy platform is freely accessible and shared under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. This license permits personal, educational, and commercial use without requiring explicit permission, provided that proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and the new work is also shared under the same license.

6. Plagiarism and Ethical Standards

The journal enforces stringent policies against plagiarism and academic misconduct. All submissions to the Borneo Journal of Pharmacy must adhere to the highest ethical research standards, ensuring originality and proper citation of all contributing sources. Any suspected cases of plagiarism or unethical practices will be thoroughly investigated, which may lead to the retraction of the publication. The complete policy document is accessible on the Plagiarism Policy page.

7. Infringement Claims

In the event of any suspected copyright infringement or misuse of published content, the Borneo Journal of Pharmacy encourages prompt contact. We commit to investigating all claims and, if deemed necessary, will take corrective action, including the removal or correction of the content in question.

8. Amendments to the Policy

The Borneo Journal of Pharmacy reserves the right to amend or update this Intellectual Property Policy at any time to ensure compliance with evolving IP laws and best practices. All revisions will be promptly published on this page, and authors and contributors are encouraged to review the policy regularly to stay informed.