Copyright Policy

1. Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) Copyright and Licensing

All articles published by Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license promotes the free dissemination of scientific knowledge and allows users to use the content freely.

Usage Rights Under This License

  • Readers, researchers, and institutions may freely use articles, provided proper attribution is given to the original work.
  • They have the right to link, download, distribute, print, reproduce, and republish the content in any format or medium.
  • They may modify, adapt, and use the content for commercial purposes.

Conditions

  • Users must provide appropriate credit to the original work.
  • Any modifications should be clearly indicated.
  • This license permits commercial use of the content.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.