Transfer of Copyright

Important: All authors must complete and submit the Copyright Transfer Form before their manuscript can be published in the Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences.

Copyright Transfer Policy

The Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences requires authors to transfer copyright of their published articles to the Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists (PSFST). This transfer ensures the widest possible protection and dissemination of information under copyright laws.

Download Copyright Form

Copyright Transfer Form

Download the official copyright transfer form for the Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences.

Download PDF

Copyright Transfer Requirements

To complete the copyright transfer process, authors must:

Download and print the Copyright Transfer Form
Complete all required fields accurately
Have all authors sign the form
Scan the signed form
Upload the scanned copy during manuscript submission

Copyright Transfer Details

Item	Details
Copyright Holder	Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists (PSFST)
Transfer Required For	All manuscript types (Research Articles, Reviews, Short Communications, etc.)
Author Rights	Authors retain rights to use their work for teaching, conference presentations, and personal websites
Submission Method	Upload scanned copy during manuscript submission process
Effective Date	Upon acceptance of manuscript for publication

Frequently Asked Questions

Copyright transfer protects both the author and the publisher. It ensures proper attribution, prevents unauthorized use, and allows the journal to manage permissions and distribution effectively.

Yes, authors may post the final published version of their article on their personal or institutional websites, provided that proper attribution is given to the Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences as the original publisher.

All authors must sign the copyright transfer form. If any author is unavailable, please contact the editorial office at editor@pjfs.org.pk for guidance on alternative arrangements.

Authors retain the right to use their published article for teaching purposes, conference presentations, and to share with colleagues. Authors may also include the article in their thesis or dissertation.

Contact for Copyright Queries

For any questions regarding copyright transfer, please contact:

Editorial Office
Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences
Email: editor@pjfs.org.pk
Phone: +92 333 5278329

Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists
Website: www.psfst.org
Phone: +92 333 5278329

Current Issue

Quick Access

Need Help?

For any queries regarding manuscript submission, please contact:

Editorial Office

support@pjfs.org.pk

+92 333 5278329

Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences