Licensing Policy

Licensing Policy

 Journal of Social Science Perspectives (JOSSP)

The Journal of Social Science Perspectives (JOSSP) is dedicated to facilitating broad dissemination, ethical reuse, and open access to the social science research it publishes. To ensure transparency and global accessibility, JOSSP follows a comprehensive licensing policy that empowers authors to retain their rights while granting necessary permissions for publication and distribution.

1. License Type

All articles published in JOSSP are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), unless otherwise stated.

Under this license, readers and third parties are permitted to:

• Share (copy and redistribute) the article in any medium or format.
• Adapt (remix, transform, and build upon) the article for any purpose, including commercial use.
• Use, cite, and distribute the work without restriction, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors.

2. Author Rights & Retention

Authors retain full copyright of their work and grant JOSSP the right to publish, distribute, and index the manuscript. Authors have the right to:

• Deposit preprints or accepted versions of the manuscript in institutional repositories, preprint servers, or personal websites.
• Use the published article in future academic works, such as books, dissertations, or other scholarly publications.
• Distribute copies for educational or non-commercial research purposes.

3. Journal & Publisher Rights

JOSSP retains the right to:

• Disseminate the article through indexing platforms, databases, and digital archives.
• Preserve the scholarly record and enforce ethical publication standards, including the right to implement errata, corrections, or retractions when necessary, in compliance with COPE guidelines.

4. Third-Party Content & Permissions

If an article includes third-party copyrighted content (e.g., figures, tables, images), authors must:

• Obtain written permission from the copyright holder prior to submission.
• Clearly credit the original source within the manuscript.
• Ensure that the use complies with the terms of the original license, including any necessary attributions.

5. Commercial & Non-Commercial Use

The CC BY 4.0 license permits both commercial and non-commercial use of published content, as long as proper attribution is provided.

• Organizations, researchers, and educators may integrate content into educational materials, presentations, and other public resources.
• Industry professionals and policymakers may use data, figures, and findings for development or policy formulation purposes.

6. Licensing for Special Publications

For special collections, editorials, and commentaries, JOSSP may offer alternative licensing terms upon request. Authors may contact the editorial office to discuss the possibility of a different Creative Commons license, especially in cases where funders or institutions have specific licensing requirements.

7. License Compliance & Violations

Unauthorized use of content without proper attribution may lead to legal action under copyright laws.

• Authors and users are encouraged to strictly adhere to the terms of the Creative Commons license to ensure ethical publication practices.
• Violations of the licensing terms may result in retraction of the article or legal action in accordance with copyright enforcement.

8. Contact & Further Inquiries

For questions regarding licensing terms, permissions, or any other inquiries, please contact the JOSSP Editorial Office at:

???? Email: editor@jossponline.org

By submitting to JOSSP, authors agree to comply with this licensing policy, thereby ensuring the responsible dissemination of their research while protecting their intellectual property.

This policy ensures that JOSSP remains committed to global access, ethical reuse, and the highest standards of social science scholarship while safeguarding the rights of authors.