Copyright Notice

The Journal of Animal Environment is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while promoting the dissemination of research through an open-access model. The journal's copyright policy is designed to balance these objectives by ensuring that authors retain ownership of their work while granting the journal the necessary rights to publish and distribute the research.

Author Rights:

• Ownership of Work: Authors retain the copyright of their work. This means that authors have the right to use, distribute, and reproduce their research in any medium or format, provided they give appropriate credit to the original publication in Journal of Animal Environment.
• Rights to Reuse and Distribute: Authors have the right to share their published articles through personal websites, institutional repositories, and other academic platforms. They can also use their work for teaching, conference presentations, and other scholarly activities without requiring permission from the journal.
• License to Publish: Upon acceptance of an article, authors grant the Journal of Animal Environment a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the work in any medium. This license allows the journal to make the research widely available to the academic community and the public.

Open Access Licensing:

The Journal of Animal Environment operates under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This means that all articles published in the journal are freely accessible to the public, and anyone can use, share, and build upon the work, provided they give proper credit to the original author and source.

• Attribution Requirement: When using or sharing the published work, users must provide appropriate credit to the authors, include a link to the original publication, and indicate if any changes were made. This ensures that authors receive recognition for their contributions while allowing others to use the research for further study and application.
• Benefits of Open Access: The open-access model promotes greater visibility and accessibility of research, increasing the potential impact of the work. It also facilitates the exchange of knowledge across disciplines and geographic boundaries, contributing to the advancement of science and the public good.

Rights Granted to the Journal:

• Distribution and Archiving: The Journal of Animal Environment is granted the right to distribute and archive the published articles in various formats, including online databases, digital repositories, and print editions. This ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of the research.
• Editing and Formatting: The journal has the right to edit and format the submitted articles to meet the publication standards and style guidelines. This may include copyediting, typesetting, and the addition of metadata for indexing and search optimization.

Infringement of Copyright:

• Plagiarism and Copyright Violations: The Journal of Animal Environment has a strict policy against plagiarism and copyright violations. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not infringe on the copyright of others. Any allegations of plagiarism or copyright infringement will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions, including retraction of the article, may be taken.
• Third-Party Content: If the submitted work includes material that is copyrighted by third parties, such as images, graphs, or substantial text, authors must obtain permission from the copyright holders and provide proper attribution. The journal requires authors to submit documentation of the permissions obtained along with their manuscript.

Responsibility of Authors:

• Ethical Use of Copyrighted Material: Authors are expected to respect the intellectual property rights of others by properly citing and attributing sources. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article.
• Compliance with Copyright Laws: Authors must comply with copyright laws and guidelines when submitting their work. This includes ensuring that the submitted work is original, properly attributed, and free from unauthorized use of copyrighted material.

The Journal of Animal Environment is dedicated to fostering a culture of ethical research and publication practices by providing clear guidelines on copyright and intellectual property. By adhering to these guidelines, the journal ensures that the rights of authors are protected while promoting the free and open dissemination of knowledge