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All articles published in Journal Issues are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
What this license allows:
- Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
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- Commercial use: Use the material for commercial purposes
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Copyright Infringement
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Email: permissions@journalissues.org
What to include in permissions requests:
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- DOI or publication details
- Intended use of the material
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- Contact information for response
Last updated: January 2025
This policy is based on international copyright laws and Creative Commons licensing terms.