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Copyright and Licensing Policy

Clear rights for authors, readers, and the scholarly community

SOLAV Journal is committed to promoting open, transparent, and responsible dissemination of scholarly research.

This policy explains the ownership of copyright, licensing terms, and permitted uses of published content. All articles are published to maximize accessibility, reuse, and long-term preservation.

CC BY 4.0

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Author Rights
  • Authors retain full copyright to their work
  • Can deposit in institutional or subject repositories
  • Can share articles on personal/academic websites
  • Can reuse material in future works without permission
User Rights
  • Read, download, copy, and distribute content
  • Adapt, translate, or transform articles
  • Use for research, education, and commercial purposes
  • All uses require proper attribution
Open Access Policy
  • Full open-access model with no subscription fees
  • Immediate and permanent online availability
  • No embargo periods apply
  • Maximum accessibility and reuse potential
Preservation
  • Zenodo archiving for long-term preservation
  • External backup repositories
  • Institutional preservation systems
  • Redundant server storage

Detailed Policy Sections

Comprehensive guidelines for copyright, licensing, and reuse of SOLAV Journal content.

SOLAV Journal is committed to promoting open, transparent, and responsible dissemination of scholarly research. This policy explains the ownership of copyright, licensing terms, and permitted uses of published content.

All articles are published to maximize accessibility, reuse, and long-term preservation.

SOLAV Journal operates under a full open-access model.

  • All published articles are immediately and permanently available online without subscription or access fees.
  • No embargo periods apply.

Unless otherwise stated, all articles are published under the:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

This license permits:

  • Sharing and redistribution
  • Adaptation and transformation
  • Commercial and non-commercial reuse

Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

License details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Authors retain the right to:

  • Deposit published versions in institutional or subject repositories
  • Share articles on personal or academic websites
  • Use content in teaching and presentations
  • Reuse material in future works
  • Distribute copies to colleagues

No permission from the Journal is required for these uses.

Readers and third parties may:

  • Read, download, copy, distribute, and reuse content
  • Translate or adapt articles
  • Use content for research, education, and commercial purposes

In accordance with CC BY 4.0 requirements.

Proper attribution must always be provided.

All reuse must include:

  • Author(s) name(s)
  • Article title
  • Journal name
  • Publication year
  • License information

Example attribution format:

Author(s). (Year). Title. SOLAV Journal. URL. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use third-party material not covered by CC BY.

  • Such material must be clearly identified in the article.
  • Unauthorized use may result in correction or removal.

SOLAV Journal ensures long-term preservation through:

  • Zenodo archiving
  • External backup repositories
  • Institutional preservation systems
  • Redundant server storage

Published content remains permanently accessible.

Upon acceptance, authors must complete a publishing agreement confirming:

  • Originality of the work
  • Copyright ownership
  • License acceptance
  • Ethical compliance

Failure to complete the agreement may delay publication.

In exceptional cases, alternative licenses may be considered upon request prior to publication.

Such requests are evaluated individually by the Editorial Office.

Violation of licensing terms may result in:

  • Article withdrawal
  • Correction notices
  • Legal action (if necessary)
  • Restriction of future submissions

This policy is reviewed regularly to reflect legal and scholarly developments.

Updates are published on the Journal website.

For copyright and licensing inquiries:

Publishing Office
Email: [email protected]

Key Benefits of Our Licensing Model

Author Freedom

Authors retain full copyright while granting broad dissemination rights to the journal. No restrictions on future use of your own work.

Maximum Reach

CC BY licensing ensures your work can be read, shared, and built upon globally without barriers. Increases citations and impact.

Legal Clarity

Clear, standardized licensing eliminates confusion about what users can do with published content. Protects both authors and users.

Permanent Access

Multiple archiving strategies ensure your work remains accessible for the long term, independent of journal platform changes.

Commercial Friendly

CC BY allows commercial reuse, enabling textbooks, translations, and other commercial applications that extend your reach.

Community Building

Open licensing fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, accelerating scientific progress and innovation across disciplines.

Related Policies

For complete details on related procedures, please consult these policy pages:

Copyright or Licensing Questions?

Contact our Publishing Office for clarification on copyright, licensing, or permissions.

[email protected] View Author Guidelines
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