Copyright & Licensing
Copyright and Licensing Policy
Defining how published research may be used, shared, distributed, and reused.
Copyright and Licensing Define Permitted Use
Copyright and licensing arrangements help define how published research may be used, shared, and reused.
The journal's copyright and licensing terms apply to accepted and published manuscripts according to the agreement completed by the authors.
Copyright Ownership
The ownership of copyright will be governed by the journal's applicable publishing agreement and stated licensing terms.
Where authors retain copyright, they grant the journal the necessary publishing and distribution rights to make the article available.
How Published Articles May Be Used
Published articles may be distributed and reused according to the license specified with the article.
Applicable License
The applicable license should be clearly identified on the published article and journal website.
External Content Requires Appropriate Rights
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for third-party content when required.
Permission
Authors should obtain permission for third-party content when required.
Identification
Material that is not covered by the article's license should be clearly identified where applicable.
Follow the Applicable License When Reusing Content
Readers and other users should follow the applicable license when using material from published articles.
Sharing Articles
Follow the applicable license when sharing published articles.
Reproducing Figures or Tables
Follow licensing requirements when reproducing figures or tables.
Adapting Published Material
Use adaptations according to the applicable license terms.
Other Scholarly Works
Follow the license when including material in other scholarly works.
Depositing or Archiving
Follow applicable licensing terms when depositing or archiving versions of an article.
Changes to Copyright and Licensing Terms
The journal may update its copyright and licensing policy when publishing practices or applicable legal requirements change.