Using Third-Party Material
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all third-party materials, such as figures, tables, images, text excerpts, and other content borrowed from external sources, are used in a legal and ethical manner, respecting intellectual property rights and giving appropriate credit to the original creators.
Attribution
Proper Attribution
Authors must provide clear and accurate credit for all third-party material, including the original source and necessary permissions.
Authorization
Obtaining Permissions
Appropriate permissions for copyrighted material must be secured before manuscript submission.
Legal Standards
Fair Use & Legal Compliance
Adherence to fair use principles for commentary, education, or transformative uses while complying with copyright laws.
Public Domain
Open Access Material
Materials in the public domain do not require permission, but proper attribution and acknowledgment remain mandatory.
Innovation
Originality & Reuse
Authors should aim to transform or add substantial value to third-party material to ensure a new contribution to research.
Editorial Control
Review & Enforcement
Our team reviews all content for compliance. Violations may lead to requests for rectification or manuscript rejection.
Responsibilities of Authors
- 01
Clearly identify and attribute all third-party material used in the manuscript.
- 02
Verify the legal status of third-party material and obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted content.
- 03
Provide appropriate citations in accordance with Vancouver style and established ethical standards.
Status
Mandatory Compliance
Questions regarding third-party material? Reach out to our team at halo@etflin.com