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Copyright on articles published in any open-access journal is retained by the author(s).

Authors grant the journal a “License to Publish” for the article and identify the journal as the original publisher.

Authors also grant any third party the right to use the article freely as long as its integrity is maintained and its original authors, citation details and publisher are identified.

Where an author is prevented from being the copyright holder, minor variations may be required and specific statement will be added to the copyright declaration of the article.

 

Some Exceptions

Although in all such cases, access to the OA articles is free from fees or any other access restrictions, there are some exceptions.

If you need information specifically regarding permissions and reprints, please contact us by the address on Contact page. We would be happy to explain and help.

 

Open Access Policy & Information

Commitment to Open Science
CAI is committed to fostering the rapid and widespread dissemination of research findings. All articles published by CAI are immediately and permanently available online for everyone to read, download, and share at no cost.

Open Access License
All articles in CAI are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This international license permits anyone to copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial, provided that proper attribution is given to the original work and its authors.

Key Principles of Our Open Access Policy:

  • Free Access and Free Publishing: There are no subscription fees, paywalls, or article processing charges (APCs). The full text of all published articles is freely accessible to all, and authors publish free of charge.

  • Unlimited Reuse: Published material, including figures and tables, can be reused without seeking prior permission from the publisher or authors, as long as the original publication is clearly cited.

  • Author Retention of Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their work and agree that it is made available under the CC BY license.

  • Support for Repositories & Digital Preservation: Authors are permitted and encouraged to deposit all versions of their manuscript in institutional or other relevant repositories without embargo. To ensure long-term digital preservation and access, all published articles are also permanently archived in the Portico digital preservation service.

No Article Processing Charges
CAI is committed to true open science and removes all financial barriers for both readers and authors. Therefore, the journal does not charge any article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees. The costs associated with the rigorous peer-review process, professional production, and hosting are supported by CAI.

Advantages for Authors

  • High Visibility and Impact: Open access ensures that your work is immediately visible to a global audience, leading to wider dissemination and higher potential for citation.

  • Compliance with Funders: Our policy meets the open access requirements of major research funders worldwide.

  • Public Engagement: Facilitates the sharing of knowledge with practitioners, policymakers, and the public.

  • Cost-Free Publishing: Authors can publish their research without any financial burden.

Important Note on Third-Party Material
For articles that contain figures, tables, or extensive text from other publications, it is the author's responsibility to ensure that reuse is permitted and to obtain necessary permissions from the original copyright holder. CAI does not hold the license for such third-party material.