Lumina Literati Publishing Policies
Copyright and Licensing
Our foremost priority is upholding authors’ rights while ensuring the broad dissemination and integrity of published scholarship.
Author Copyright Retention
Authors retain the copyright to their work, empowering them with ownership and control over their intellectual property.
License to Publish
Authors grant LLP a license to publish the work in various formats. Agreements specify if this license is exclusive or non-exclusive.
Creative Commons Options
We utilize Creative Commons licenses (e.g., CC BY, CC BY-NC) to promote flexible reuse while ensuring proper author attribution.
Permissions
Usage beyond standard licensing or fair use requires formal written permission requests submitted to LLP.
Content Protection
Digital Rights Management (DRM) may be employed for electronic content to safeguard intellectual property.
Infringement Response
LLP actively monitors and responds to instances of copyright infringement to protect author and publisher rights.
Open Access Commitment
We champion the Open Access model to ensure scholarly and creative works are freely accessible worldwide, maximizing reach and impact.
Global Accessibility
Our OA publications are freely available online immediately upon publication, removing access barriers for all readers.
Open Licensing
We primarily use CC BY licenses for OA content, allowing broad reuse with attribution, while authors retain copyright.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
APCs may apply for OA publishing. We offer waivers and discounts for authors from low/middle-income countries or facing hardship.
Quality Assurance
All submissions, including OA articles, undergo rigorous peer review to maintain high academic standards and integrity.
Long-Term Preservation
Published OA content is digitally archived in reputable repositories (e.g., CLOCKSS, Portico) ensuring long-term availability.
Author Support
LLP assists authors in complying with funder OA mandates and maximizing the visibility and public engagement of their work.
Increased Visibility & Impact
OA significantly enhances readership, citation rates, and the overall societal impact of published research.
These policies underscore Lumina Literati Publishing’s commitment to safeguarding author rights, promoting wide knowledge dissemination, and upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity. Clear guidelines foster a supportive environment for authors and readers alike.