Copyright and Licensing Policy

The initial copyright of all articles is retained by the authors or their employers (where applicable). By submitting an article, authors grant the journal the right of first publication and non-exclusive rights for dissemination and archiving purposes.

This journal applies the CC BY 4.0 open license, which permits unrestricted sharing and adaptation of the content, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.

The journal does not require authors to transfer copyright or grant exclusive publishing rights. Authors retain full control over their work and may reuse or republish it in any format, including for commercial purposes.

The journal’s copyright policy ensures that authors maintain their rights while adhering to the principles of open access.