Patent Consent and Permissions Policy – English Literature and Culture Journal (JCRELC)

The English Literature and Culture Journal (JCRELC) is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. This includes protecting personal information, images, and intellectual property such as patents. Authors are required to obtain proper consent and permissions before including such content in their submissions.

Consent for Personal Information and Images

• Obtaining Consent: Authors must secure written consent from individuals (or their legal guardians) when including personal details, case information, photographs, videos, or illustrations in their submissions.
• Informing the Journal: If consent is provided with specific conditions (e.g., ensuring anonymity), authors must inform JCRELC in writing and retain copies of the consent to provide upon request.
• Respectful Presentation: All content must portray individuals respectfully, without misrepresentation or demeaning descriptions.
• Anonymity Measures: If identifying details are modified to maintain privacy, authors must ensure that the scientific accuracy and meaning of the content remain intact.

Use of Patent and Intellectual Property Content

• Patent Permissions: Authors must obtain explicit permission from patent holders before including patent-related content in their manuscripts.
• Legal Responsibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring that the use of any patented material or intellectual property complies with applicable laws and regulations.
• Journal Rights: JCRELC reserves the right to reject any submission that includes patent-protected material without proper authorization.

Author Responsibilities

• Ensure that all consents, permissions, and legal requirements are properly documented and adhered to.
• Failure to comply with these policies may result in the rejection or retraction of the article.
• Authors should strive to maintain ethical standards and respect the rights of all individuals and intellectual property owners associated with their work.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

JCRELC is committed to preserving the integrity, credibility, and transparency of scholarly publishing. By following these guidelines, authors help safeguard individual rights, respect intellectual property, and contribute to an ethical academic community.