Copyright and Licensing Policy
Copyright is an intellectual property right (IPR) that gives the author or creator of a work certain rights to protect the way their materials are used. All articles published by RAME Publishers journals are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). Anyone may copy, distribute, and transmit the article, provided the original work and source are correctly cited.
- Authors retain the copyright of their work and may use their articles for non-commercial purposes without seeking permission from RAME Publishers.
- Libraries or institutions must request permission and pay required fees for multiple copying beyond fair use.
- Each reproduced copy must include a copyright notice.
- RAME Publishers may grant reprint rights to reputable publishers, provided author permission is obtained.
For Authors
- Copyright protects authors from plagiarism and unauthorized alterations of their work.
- Authors may reprint their own article at no fee but should inform RAME Publishers of any negotiations with other publishers.
- Authors may post an electronic version of their article on personal websites provided RAME Publishers' copyright is acknowledged.
- Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA): Authors retain certain re-use rights but transfer copyright to RAME Publishers under a Creative Commons license for open access dissemination.
Open Access Licenses
RAME Publishers uses Creative Commons licenses to ensure broad dissemination and transparency in reuse rights. We primarily provide the CC BY 4.0 license, which allows maximum reuse while maintaining attribution.
For details, visit the Creative Commons License Overview.
| User License | Read, Print & Download | Redistribute / Republish | Translate | Text & Data Mining | Reuse Portions | Commercial Reuse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC BY 4.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
This license lets others distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon your work—even commercially—as long as they credit you for the original creation. It is the most accommodating license and is recommended for maximum dissemination and use of licensed materials.