Copyright & Licence Policy
Copyright is a crucial element in Open Access publishing. It refers to the legal ownership of specific expressions, such as written works, images, or music, in their recorded formats. The rights associated with these works are retained by the original creator for a designated duration. Any reproduction of these creative works without obtaining the necessary license or written consent from the original owner is subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act of 1957. Often referred to as intellectual property rights, copyright aims to safeguard the unique expression of ideas through creative endeavors, rather than the ideas themselves.
Generally, authors retain the copyrights to their published articles, unless the research is supported by a university or agency that requires the author to enter into a copyright transfer agreement (CTA). By signing this agreement, the copyrights are transferred to the funding or commissioning organization, and the author is obligated to seek permission from the funding body for any reproduction of the work, with the exception of fair use for preservation in central repositories.
In the event that an author is unable to maintain copyright ownership of their work due to government regulations or other circumstances, it is necessary to notify MedSciens Publishing Group during or immediately after article submission. Please be aware that requests to change the copyright line after publication will not be accepted.
All articles published by MedSciens Publishing Group are promptly made available under an Open Access license, namely, the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 International License. This license permits reproduction, distribution, adaptation, and commercial use, on the condition that the original work is cited appropriately and the authors and publisher are duly recognized.
When the author retains rights and is not licensed under creative commons, they can indicate that the content is copyrighted. If the copyright is transferred to the publisher, the author cannot claim ownership of the copyright.
When crafting an article, authors may utilize different third-party images, illustrations, and published content. It is important to note that these materials may not be free from copyright, requiring the author to obtain permission from the copyright holder. While they are typically accessible for a modest licensing fee, there are instances where acquiring copyrights may come at a high cost for the author.
Generally, authors retain the copyrights to their published articles, unless the research is supported by a university or agency that requires the author to enter into a copyright transfer agreement (CTA). By signing this agreement, the copyrights are transferred to the funding or commissioning organization, and the author is obligated to seek permission from the funding body for any reproduction of the work, with the exception of fair use for preservation in central repositories.
In the event that an author is unable to maintain copyright ownership of their work due to government regulations or other circumstances, it is necessary to notify MedSciens Publishing Group during or immediately after article submission. Please be aware that requests to change the copyright line after publication will not be accepted.
All articles published by MedSciens Publishing Group are promptly made available under an Open Access license, namely, the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 International License. This license permits reproduction, distribution, adaptation, and commercial use, on the condition that the original work is cited appropriately and the authors and publisher are duly recognized.
When the author retains rights and is not licensed under creative commons, they can indicate that the content is copyrighted. If the copyright is transferred to the publisher, the author cannot claim ownership of the copyright.
When crafting an article, authors may utilize different third-party images, illustrations, and published content. It is important to note that these materials may not be free from copyright, requiring the author to obtain permission from the copyright holder. While they are typically accessible for a modest licensing fee, there are instances where acquiring copyrights may come at a high cost for the author.