Copyright and Licensing Policy
Open Access Licensing for Global Impact
JCRELC is committed to open access publishing. All articles published in the journal are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 International License, ensuring maximum accessibility and impact for research.
The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature and Culture (JCRELC) believes that open access to research accelerates discovery and knowledge sharing. This policy outlines the copyright and licensing terms for all content published in the journal.
1. Copyright Policy
JCRELC is an open-access journal. All articles published in the journal are immediately available online under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 International License.
Open Access
- All articles are freely available to read, download, and share
- No subscription or access fees for readers
- Immediate publication without embargo
- Global accessibility for all researchers
Permissions
- Users may read, download, copy, distribute, and use the content
- Users may adapt and build upon the material
- Proper attribution to the original authors is required
- No permission is needed for non-commercial use
Note: The Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license is the most permissive open access license, allowing the widest possible dissemination of research. This license aligns with the principles of open science and knowledge sharing.
2. Creative Commons License (CC BY 4.0)
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
You Are Free To
- Share: Copy and redistribute the material
- Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material
- Use Commercially: Use the material for commercial purposes
Under the Following Terms
- Attribution: Give appropriate credit to the authors
- Citation: Provide a link to the license
- Changes: Indicate if changes were made
With the Understanding That
- You may not apply legal terms that restrict others
- No additional restrictions are imposed
- Author attribution is required
4. Copyright Transfer Agreement
Upon acceptance of an article, authors are required to sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA) that outlines the terms of publication. Key points include:
Author Warranties
Authors warrant the originality and integrity of their work
License Grant
Authors grant a non-exclusive publishing license to JCRELC
Open Access Consent
Authors consent to open access publication under CC BY
Note: JCRELC uses a non-exclusive publishing license. Authors retain the right to publish their work elsewhere, including in books or other journals, as long as proper attribution is given to the original publication in JCRELC.
5. Permissions and Reuse
| Type of Use | Permission Required | Attribution Required |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Downloading | No | Yes |
| Sharing and Distribution | No | Yes |
| Adaptation and Remixing | No | Yes |
| Commercial Use | No | Yes |
| Republishing | Yes | Yes |
Attribution Requirement: When using content from JCRELC, users must provide proper attribution to the original authors and the journal. A complete citation should be provided.
6. Self-Archiving Policy (Green Open Access)
Where Can Authors Archive?
- Pre-prints: Can be archived anywhere (e.g., arXiv, SSRN)
- Post-prints: Can be archived in institutional repositories
- Published Version: Can be archived with proper attribution
- Personal Websites: Authors can post articles on personal websites
- Academic Networks: Can be shared on platforms like Academia.edu
Archiving Conditions
- Embargo Period: No embargo period
- Version: Published version or final accepted version
- Attribution: Must cite the journal publication
- Link: Include DOI link to the published article
- License: Articles are published under CC BY license
Green Open Access: JCRELC supports green open access, allowing authors to deposit their articles in institutional repositories and other open archives without any embargo period.
7. Third-Party Content
When submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that they have the rights to use any third-party content included in their work, including:
Images & Figures
- All images must be properly licensed
- Permission required for copyrighted images
- Creative Commons images require attribution
Quotations
- All quotations must be properly cited
- Fair use guidelines apply
- Permission needed for extensive quotations
Copyrighted Material
- Authors must secure permissions
- Permission evidence must be submitted
- All sources must be properly acknowledged
Author Responsibility: Authors are solely responsible for obtaining permission for any third-party content included in their manuscripts. The journal will not be held liable for copyright infringement.
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
All articles published in JCRELC are licensed under the CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring maximum accessibility and impact for research.
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