At Newton Gate, we are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of authors while promoting the dissemination and reuse of scholarly research. Our Copyright and Licensing Policy outlines the principles and practices governing copyright ownership, licensing terms, and permissions for published content. Below are the key components of our policy:
- Copyright Ownership: Authors retain copyright of their original work published in Newton Gate journals. By submitting their manuscript for publication, authors grant Newton Gate a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the work in both print and electronic formats.
- Licensing Options: Newton Gate offers authors a choice of licensing options to determine how their work can be used and reused by others. Authors can select from the following Creative Commons licenses:
Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY): Allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work for any purpose, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC): Allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work for non-commercial purposes only, with proper attribution.
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND): Allows others to download the work and share it with others as long as they credit the authors, but they can’t change it in any way or use it commercially.
- Author Responsibilities: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted manuscripts comply with copyright laws and regulations. Authors should obtain any necessary permissions or clearances for copyrighted materials (e.g., figures, tables, excerpts) included in their manuscripts and provide appropriate attribution as required.
- Reuse and Permissions: Readers and users of Newton Gate content are permitted to reuse and adapt published works in accordance with the terms of the applicable Creative Commons license. Proper attribution must be given to the original authors, and any reuse or adaptation must comply with the terms of the chosen license.
- Compliance with Funder Policies: Newton Gate complies with funding agency mandates that require open access dissemination of research results. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their publications comply with the open access policies of their funding agencies and for acknowledging any financial support received in their published articles.
- Archiving and Preservation: Newton Gate is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content. Articles are archived in digital repositories and indexing databases to ensure their availability for future generations of scholars and researchers.
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If you have any questions or require further information about our Copyright and Licensing Policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are committed to supporting authors and promoting the responsible use and dissemination of scholarly research.
