Copyright and License Statement

Committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while promoting the broad dissemination and use of research. Our copyright and license policies are designed to balance these objectives, ensuring that authors retain control over their work while enabling others to access, use, and build upon it responsibly.

Copyright Ownership

Authors who publish with APJSA retain the copyright of their work. Upon acceptance of their manuscript, authors grant APJSA the non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the work. While APJSA is authorized to publish the article, authors maintain ownership and control over their intellectual property, allowing them to use and share their work freely.

License

All articles published in APJSA are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. This license allows others to:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material.

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original author(s), a link to the license must be provided, and any changes made must be indicated. This attribution should not suggest that the author endorses the use of the work.
  • NonCommercial: The material may not be used for commercial purposes. Any use of the work for commercial gain is prohibited unless explicit permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

Author Rights

  • Distribute: Share their published article on personal websites, institutional repositories, or social media platforms, increasing the visibility and impact of their work.
  • Reproduce: Use the content of their article in their future works, such as books or presentations, without needing to seek permission from APJSA.
  • Grant Permissions: Provide permissions for others to use their work in ways that comply with the CC BY-NC license.

Benefits of the Creative Commons License

  • Wider Distribution: By allowing others to share and adapt the work, the license enhances the visibility and dissemination of research, leading to greater recognition and potential citations.
  • Ethical Use: The non-commercial clause ensures that the research is not used for commercial purposes without the author's consent, protecting the work from unauthorized exploitation.
  • Collaboration: The license encourages collaboration within the academic community by allowing others to build upon the research, fostering innovation and the development of new ideas.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • The work is original and does not infringe upon others' copyrights.
  • Any necessary permissions for using third-party material (e.g., figures, tables, or images) have been obtained before submission.
  • The work complies with the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license terms.

Third-Party Use

Third parties wishing to use APJSA-published content for commercial purposes must obtain permission directly from the authors, as they retain copyright ownership. Non-commercial uses that comply with the CC BY-NC license are permitted without additional permissions, provided proper attribution is given.

Final Statement

Adhering to these copyright and licensing policies, APJSA supports the dual goals of protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while promoting the open access and ethical use of scholarly research. These policies ensure that the research published in APJSA can reach the widest possible audience and contribute to advancing surgical science and healthcare.