Article Sharing Policy
Open Sharing Encouraged
JCRELC encourages sharing and diffusion of any published research as widely as possible to maximize its impact and reach. As a gold open access journal publishing under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), we support different methods of sharing while providing proper attribution to the authors.
The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature and Culture (JCRELC) encourages sharing and diffusion of any published research as widely as possible to maximize its impact and reach. As a gold open access journal publishing under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, we support different methods of sharing while providing proper attribution to the authors.
This policy articulates the sharing practices permitted for different stakeholders, including authors, readers, institutions, and the general public. Our goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange while protecting authors' rights and ensuring proper citation of published work.
Reader and Institutional Sharing
Individual Reader Sharing
Personal Sharing:
- Share links to articles by email
- Forward article alerts to colleagues
- Discuss articles on social media
- Reference in academic discussions
- Use in study groups and seminars
- Include in personal reference collections
Educational Sharing:
- Use in classroom teaching
- Include in course reading lists
- Share with students for coursework
- Use in academic workshops
- Reference in academic advising
- Include in training materials
Institutional Sharing
Library Services:
- Include in library catalogs
- Provide links through library websites
- Support interlibrary loan services
- Include in subject guides
- Provide access via repositories
- Share via library social media
Institutional Platforms:
- Learning management systems (LMS)
- Institutional research databases
- Departmental websites and portals
- Research group platforms
- Institutional social media accounts
- Newsletters and bulletins
Repository Sharing and Archiving
Institutional Repository Deposit
Repository Types:
- Institutional repositories
- Subject-specific repositories
- National repository systems
- Disciplinary archives
- Research Data Repositories
- Thesis and dissertation repositories
Deposit Guidelines:
- Use accepted manuscript or published version
- Include complete citation information
- Link to official published version
- Maintain copyright statements
- Ensure open access compliance
- Follow repository-specific policies
Technical Requirements
- Metadata Quality: Include full bibliographic details
- File Formats: Use standard formats (PDF, XML)
- Persistent Identifiers: Include DOI and other identifiers
- Access Rights: Open access, no barriers
- Version Control: Clearly indicate version deposited
- Interoperability: Support standard harvesting protocols
For more details on repository deposit, see our Archiving Policy.
Commercial Sharing Guidelines
Commercial use is allowed with our Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0), including:
Permitted Commercial Uses
- Inclusion in commercial databases
- Use in paid training programs
- Incorporation into commercial software
- Use in consulting reports
- Inclusion in market research
- Commercial use in publications
Attribution Requirements for Commercial Use
- Full citation must be supplied
- Authors must be credited
- Journal name should be included
- DOI link should be maintained
- License notice must appear
- No endorsement implication allowed
For more information on commercial use, please see our Permission Policy.
Prohibited Sharing Practices
Copyright Infringements
- Removing author attribution
- Modification without indication
- Claiming others' work as your own
- Using in misleading contexts
- Violating third-party copyright
- Systematic redistribution without permission
Abuse and Misrepresentation
- Using content for product endorsement
- Research findings misrepresented
- Using in defamatory contexts
- Sharing out of context misleadingly
- Using for unlawful purposes
- Violation of platform terms of service
While we encourage broad sharing, certain activities are prohibited. For questions about specific sharing scenarios, please contact our editorial office.
Attribution Requirements
Required Attribution Elements: Anything shared must include proper attribution with these elements:
- Author(s) name(s)
- Article title
- Journal name (JCRELC)
- Volume and issue number
- Page numbers or article ID
- Publication year
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- License notice (CC BY 4.0)
Citation Examples
APA Style:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Article title. Journal of Creative Research in English Literature and Culture, Volume(Issue), Page range. https://doi.org/xxxx
Social Media:
"New research by [Author] in @JCRELC: [Brief summary]. Read more: [DOI link]"
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Policies
Sharing Questions & Contact
For inquiries about article sharing, permission clarification, or specific sharing scenarios, please contact our editorial office.
+91-7665235235
Subject Line: Please include "Sharing Policy Question" in the subject line and include details on your intended method of sharing.
We support responsible sharing to maximize research impact while upholding rights of authors.
Share Your Research Responsibly
Maximize the impact of your research by sharing widely with proper attribution. Contact us for guidance on specific sharing scenarios.
Social Media Sharing Guidelines
We encourage sharing on social media to increase research visibility and impact:
Recommended Platforms
Social Media Tips
When sharing on social media, make a habit of:
Best Practices: