Copyright Terms
At Advances in Food Science and Technology, we prioritize the protection of intellectual property while promoting the open sharing of knowledge. Our copyright terms are designed to safeguard the rights of authors while ensuring that their research is accessible to the global community. Here’s an overview of our copyright policy:
1. Author Copyright Retention
- Authors who publish in Advances in Food Science and Technology retain the full copyright of their work. This means that authors continue to hold the rights to their research even after publication.
2. Licensing Under Creative Commons
- Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors grant the journal a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license allows the journal to distribute the work freely while enabling others to share and adapt the material, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.
3. Author Responsibilities
- Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not infringe on any existing copyrights. This includes obtaining permission for any third-party content included in their articles, such as figures, tables, or text excerpts.
4. Publication and Distribution Rights
- By publishing with us, authors grant Advances in Food Science and Technology the right to publish and distribute their work in any format (including print and digital). This ensures that their research reaches a broad audience and is accessible through our open access platform.
5. Attribution and Credit
- While authors retain copyright, users of the published work must provide appropriate credit to the authors and the journal in any use of the material. This includes proper citation in academic works and acknowledgment in any derivative works.
6. Commercial Use
- Authors can use their published work for commercial purposes, such as in textbooks or as part of their presentations, as long as they comply with the terms of the CC BY license.
The copyright terms at Advances in Food Science and Technology reflect our commitment to supporting authors while promoting open access to research. We encourage authors to take full advantage of their rights and to share their work widely.
For any questions or clarifications regarding our copyright terms, please contact us at [insert contact information]. Thank you for choosing Advances in Food Science and Technology for your research publication!