Copyright & Licensing

The Journal of Gender Justice, Sexuality, and Health is committed to fostering the widest possible dissemination of academic research in the fields of gender justice, sexuality, and health. To achieve this, we provide a clear and transparent copyright and licensing policy that promotes the free exchange of knowledge while ensuring the protection of authors' intellectual property rights.

Author Rights

Authors who publish with the Journal of Gender Justice, Sexuality, and Health retain full copyright to their work. Upon acceptance and publication, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and store their article in print and digital formats. This arrangement allows authors to maintain ownership of their intellectual property while enabling the journal to make the work widely accessible.

Author's Freedom to Reuse Work

Authors are free to:

·         Share, distribute, and reuse their published articles for educational and research purposes.

·         Archive their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other platforms, provided that proper citation to the original publication in the Journal of Gender Justice, Sexuality, and Health is included.

·         Use their published content for future research, teaching, presentations, or academic compilations, acknowledging the journal as the original publisher.

This means that authors can use their work for other professional purposes (e.g., presentations, books, reports, or future research), as long as they give proper credit to the Journal of Gender Justice, Sexuality, and Health.

Responsibility of Authors

Authors must warrant that their submission is original, has not been published elsewhere, and does not infringe upon any copyright, proprietary, or personal rights of any third party. If authors include third-party content (e.g., images, charts, or data), they must ensure they have obtained the appropriate permissions and provide proper attribution.

Licensing Policy

The Journal of Gender Justice, Sexuality, and Health publishes articles under an open-access license, typically the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This licensing model allows anyone to:

·         Read, download, copy, distribute, and print the full text of articles published in the journal.

·         Reuse or adapt the material for any lawful purpose, such as academic work, teaching, or research.

However, the following conditions must be met:

·         Attribution: Users must credit the original author(s) and the journal when reusing the work. This includes referencing the Journal of Gender Justice, Sexuality, and Health as the source of the publication and linking to the journal’s website.

·         No Restriction on Adaptation: Users are free to remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial purposes, as long as they attribute the work to the original author(s).

This open-access licensing model ensures that scholarly research is freely available to a broad audience, promoting global knowledge-sharing and enhancing the impact of the work published in the journal.

Use of Third-Party Material

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for any third-party content (e.g., images, tables, figures, data) included in their manuscript. This includes content that may be copyrighted by others, such as photographs, figures, or data sets.

When third-party material is used, it is the author's responsibility to ensure that:

·         The material is appropriately licensed for reuse.

·         Proper attribution is provided in accordance with copyright laws.

·         Permissions are obtained in writing from the copyright holder, and documentation of this permission is provided to the editorial team if requested.

Failure to provide proper attribution or obtain necessary permissions may result in the rejection of the manuscript or retraction of a published article.

Journal Rights and Responsibilities

While authors retain copyright to their work, the Journal of Gender Justice, Sexuality, and Health maintains the right to:

·         Edit, format, and re-publish accepted manuscripts to meet journal standards and improve clarity, accessibility, and readability, while preserving the original scientific content and message of the article.

·         Promote the research by making it freely available to the global research community via our open-access platform, academic databases, and institutional repositories.

·         Retraction and Correction: In cases of serious errors or ethical violations, the journal reserves the right to retract an article or issue a correction, with proper notification to the authors, readers, and relevant databases.

Additionally, the journal may issue press releases or provide summaries of published works to encourage media coverage and wider dissemination, helping to further the academic, societal, and public impact of the research.

Questions and Further Information

For any questions regarding copyright, licensing, or the reuse of published materials, authors and readers are encouraged to contact the editorial office at:

·         Email: [Insert Contact Email]

·         Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

·         Mailing Address: [Insert Mailing Address]

We are happy to provide further clarification on how authors can utilize their work and navigate copyright and licensing considerations in line with the journal’s policies.

By submitting your work to the Journal of Gender Justice, Sexuality, and Health, you agree to comply with our copyright and licensing policies. We strive to provide the most transparent, equitable, and open platform for the dissemination of scholarly work in the fields of gender justice, sexuality, and health.