Copyright and Licensing Policy



 

The American Scientific Publishing Group (ASPG) is committed to ensuring the proper protection and dissemination of published scholarly work.


1. Copyright

Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors agree to transfer the copyright of the published work to ASPG, unless otherwise stated. This enables the publisher to ensure the integrity, protection, and distribution of the published content.


2. Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

  • Use their published work for academic and research purposes
  • Share their work with colleagues
  • Include the work in theses, dissertations, or institutional repositories
  • Use the work in teaching and presentations

All reuse must include proper citation of the original publication.


3. Distribution and Access

Published articles may be distributed electronically through the journal platform and other indexing or abstracting services. Access to articles is subject to the journal’s access policy.


4. Third-Party Material

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use any third-party material (e.g., figures, tables, images) prior to submission. Appropriate credit must be given to the original sources.


5. Licensing

Specific licensing terms (if applicable) will be indicated in the published article. Authors should consult the journal for details regarding licensing options.


6. Permissions

Requests to reproduce or reuse published material should be directed to the publisher. Permission will be granted in accordance with applicable copyright regulations.