đ Licensing Policy of GSCARR
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews (GSCARR) publishes scholarly research under clearly defined licensing terms that support the responsible sharing, reuse, and dissemination of published articles while protecting the intellectual contributions of authors. This Licensing Policy explains how published content may be accessed, used, distributed, adapted, and cited after publication.
The Licensing Policy complements the journal's Copyright Policy by explaining the permissions granted for the use of published articles rather than copyright ownership. It provides guidance for authors, readers, educators, researchers, institutions, libraries, and other users regarding the responsible use of content published by GSCARR.
đ¯ Purpose of the Licensing Policy
The purpose of this Licensing Policy is to establish clear and transparent conditions governing the use of articles published in GSCARR. It helps authors understand the publication licence applied to their work and informs readers about the permitted uses of published content while promoting ethical scholarly communication.
Through a transparent licensing framework, GSCARR encourages the widest possible dissemination of multidisciplinary research while ensuring that authors receive appropriate acknowledgement for their scholarly contributions.
đ Creative Commons Licence
Unless otherwise stated on an individual article, research published in GSC Advanced Research and Reviews (GSCARR) is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
The CC BY 4.0 licence allows readers to copy, share, distribute, reproduce, adapt, and build upon published work in any medium or format, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), the journal is acknowledged as the source of publication, a link to the licence is provided, and any modifications are clearly indicated.
đ CC BY 4.0 Licence Summary
- â Read and download published articles.
- â Copy and redistribute articles in any medium or format.
- â Share articles with colleagues, students, and researchers.
- â Adapt, translate, or build upon published work.
- â Reuse content for educational, research, and commercial purposes.
- â Provide appropriate attribution to the original authors and GSCARR.
- â Include the article's Crossref DOI whenever possible.
- â Clearly indicate if changes have been made to the original work.
đ¤ Rights Retained by Authors
Authors remain the original creators of their scholarly work and retain appropriate intellectual ownership of their published articles. By accepting publication in GSCARR, authors grant the journal the non-exclusive licence necessary to publish, archive, preserve, distribute, index, and promote the official version of record.
Authors may continue to share their published articles, use the official Crossref DOI, include the publication in academic profiles, institutional repositories where permitted, research reports, theses, presentations, and professional portfolios while acknowledging the journal as the original publisher.
đ Rights of Readers and Users
Readers worldwide may freely access articles published in GSCARR without subscription or registration barriers. Subject to the applicable licence, readers may read, download, share, cite, reproduce, and reuse published content while respecting the licence conditions and maintaining proper scholarly attribution.
The journal encourages responsible sharing of multidisciplinary research to support education, scientific collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based professional practice across different disciplines.
đ Permitted Reuse of Published Articles
Under the applicable Creative Commons licence, published articles may generally be reused without requesting additional permission provided that the licence requirements are fully respected.
Permitted reuse includes:
- đ Reading and downloading articles.
- đ Citing published research.
- đ Classroom teaching and academic training.
- đ Sharing articles through scholarly communication platforms.
- đī¸ Depositing eligible articles in institutional repositories.
- đ Including articles in literature reviews and research reports.
- đŦ Building upon published research for future studies.
- đģ Reproducing content in digital educational resources.
Every reuse should preserve accurate attribution, acknowledge the original publication, and include the article's Crossref DOI whenever available.
đ Responsible Licensing for Scholarly Communication
GSCARR uses transparent licensing practices to encourage the responsible sharing and reuse of multidisciplinary research while protecting author recognition, maintaining academic integrity, and supporting the worldwide accessibility of scholarly knowledge.
âī¸ Attribution Requirements
Appropriate attribution is a fundamental requirement of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence. Anyone reusing, sharing, adapting, or distributing material published in GSCARR must provide proper acknowledgement of the original authors and the journal.
Appropriate attribution should normally include the author name(s), article title, journal name, publication year, and the official Crossref DOI or article URL. Where modifications or adaptations have been made, these should be clearly identified so readers can distinguish them from the original published work.
đ Educational and Research Use
GSCARR encourages the use of published research for education, academic training, scientific communication, and professional development. Articles may be incorporated into lectures, classroom teaching, literature reviews, academic presentations, theses, dissertations, and other educational activities, provided that appropriate attribution is maintained.
The journal supports the responsible exchange of multidisciplinary knowledge and encourages educators and researchers to share published work in ways that preserve its scholarly accuracy and integrity.
đ Sharing and Distribution
Authors and readers are encouraged to share the official published article through academic networks, institutional repositories, university websites, research profiles, libraries, and other scholarly communication platforms. Whenever possible, sharing should include the official Crossref DOI to direct readers to the authoritative version of record.
Sharing the official publication rather than unofficial copies helps preserve accurate citation information, publication metadata, and the integrity of the scholarly record.
đŧ Commercial Use
Under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence, published articles may also be reused for commercial purposes, provided that the licence conditions are fully respected. Commercial users must provide appropriate attribution, acknowledge the original publication, include the applicable licence information, and clearly indicate any modifications made to the original work.
The licence does not permit users to imply endorsement by the authors, GSCARR, or the publisher unless such approval has been expressly granted.
đ Translations and Adaptations
The CC BY 4.0 licence permits translations, adaptations, summaries, and other derivative works, provided that the original authors and the journal are properly acknowledged and any modifications are clearly identified.
Adapted or translated material should accurately represent the original research findings and should not alter, misinterpret, or misrepresent the scientific conclusions of the published work.
â ī¸ Third-Party Material
Some articles may contain figures, photographs, tables, illustrations, datasets, or other material owned by third parties. Such material may not be covered by the article's Creative Commons licence if otherwise indicated.
Users wishing to reuse third-party material should review any copyright notices associated with that material and obtain permission from the relevant copyright holder whenever required.
đ Related Editorial Policies
This Licensing Policy should be read together with the journal's related Editorial and Publication Policies for a complete understanding of publication rights and responsibilities.
- đ Open Access Policy
- Šī¸ Copyright Policy
- đ Licensing Policy
- đĨ Authorship Policy
- đ¤ AI Usage Policy
- đ Data Sharing Policy
- đ Author Self-Archiving Policy
- đĄī¸ Plagiarism Policy
- âī¸ Publication Ethics
- đ¨ââī¸ Peer Review Policy
- đ Article Withdrawal Policy
- đĢ Retraction Policy
- âī¸ Corrections Policy
- đ CrossMark Policy
- đ Editorial & Publication Policies
â Frequently Asked Questions About the Licensing Policy
1. Which licence does GSCARR use for published articles?
Unless otherwise stated, articles published by GSCARR are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
2. Can I reuse or adapt material published in GSCARR?
Yes. The CC BY 4.0 licence allows users to share, reproduce, distribute, and adapt published material provided that appropriate attribution is given, the licence is acknowledged, and any modifications are clearly indicated.
3. Is commercial reuse permitted?
Yes. The CC BY 4.0 licence permits commercial reuse provided that all licence conditions, including appropriate attribution and acknowledgement of the original publication, are satisfied.
4. Can I translate a published article?
Yes. Translation is permitted under the CC BY 4.0 licence. The translated version should clearly acknowledge the original authors, the journal, and indicate that it is a translated version of the published work.
5. Do I need to cite the original article when reusing content?
Yes. Proper attribution is required. Users should cite the original publication and include the official Crossref DOI whenever available.
6. Does the Creative Commons licence apply to all material within an article?
Not necessarily. Third-party material may be subject to separate copyright restrictions. Users should review any copyright notices associated with such material before reuse.