Copyright Policy

The Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) provides copyright to all online published articles (unless otherwise stated). These articles are available for free use by readers, scientists, and institutions under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) License, provided the original work is properly cited. This includes linking to the content, downloading, distributing, printing, copying, and reproducing the material in any medium. However, modifying the content or using it for commercial purposes requires written permission from the editorial board.

1. Author Rights and Responsibilities

The author(s) agree that the Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) retains the rights to distribute the published articles in accordance with Article 22 of the Intellectual Property Law, to publicly share them as per Article 23, and to hold full communication rights related to the published article anytime, anywhere, and via any means under Article 25. Click here to learn more about the Intellectual Property Law.

The author(s) grant the Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) a license to publish the article and acknowledge the journal as the original publisher.

2. Use of Third-Party Materials

Authors must obtain the necessary permissions to reuse third-party materials in their manuscripts. The use of short text excerpts and some other types of material is typically allowed on a limited basis for purposes of criticism and review without requiring formal permission. However, if authors wish to include material for which they do not hold copyright and which is not covered under such informal agreements, they must obtain written permission from the copyright owner before submitting their manuscript.

3. Commercial Use and Permissions

The commercial use of Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) content requires prior written permission from the editorial board. This process involves a detailed evaluation of the request for commercial usage.

4. Open Access

The Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) follows an open access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers without any financial barriers. This model aims to enhance the accessibility and impact of research outputs within the academic community.