Introduction

At Gavin Publishers, we are committed to making research widely accessible while respecting the intellectual property rights of authors. To this end, we adhere to an open-access publishing policy, ensuring that all articles published in our journals are freely available to the public. This policy outlines the terms of our open-access license, the rights retained by authors, and the responsibilities associated with reusing our content.

Open Access License

1. Creative Commons Attribution License: All articles published by Gavin Publishers are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, provided the original author and source are properly credited.

Author Consent and Rights

By submitting their work to Gavin Publishers, authors agree to the following:

1. Rights Granted to the Public:

   • Read, Copy, Distribute, and Display: The public has the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, and display the work.
   • Commercial Use: The work may be used for commercial purposes.
   • Adaptation and Transformation: The work can be adapted, transformed, and built upon for any purpose, even commercially.

2. Attribution Requirements:

   • Proper Citation: Users must give appropriate credit to the original authors and the publisher. This includes citing the authors, the journal, and providing a link to the license.
   • License Indication: Any reuse or redistribution of the work must clearly indicate the license terms under which the work was published.

Author Rights Retained

Even under the CC BY 4.0 license, authors retain significant rights to their work, including the right to:

1. Reuse and Republish: Authors may reuse their work in subsequent publications, presentations, or other academic and professional contexts, with proper attribution to the original publication.
2. Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version of their work in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other open-access platforms, clearly acknowledging the original publication in Gavin Publishers.
3. Educational Use: Authors can use their work for teaching purposes, including in course packs and classroom materials, with appropriate acknowledgment of the original publication.

Responsibilities of Users

Users of articles published by Gavin Publishers are required to:

1. Give Credit: Properly credit the original authors and the publisher.
2. Indicate License: Clearly state the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license in any reuse or redistribution of the work.
3. Respect Integrity: Ensure that the original work is not misrepresented or altered in a way that harms the reputation of the authors or the publisher.

Copyright Infringement

Gavin Publishers takes copyright infringement seriously. If you believe that your copyright has been infringed, please contact us immediately with detailed information about the suspected infringement. We will investigate the matter and take appropriate action to address any verified instances of copyright violation.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Copyright Policy, or to request permissions or reprints, please contact us at:

Gavin Publishers

Email: contact@gavinpublishers.org

We are committed to promoting open access to research while protecting the rights of our authors. Thank you for your cooperation and support in maintaining the integrity and accessibility of scholarly work.