Copyright and license

At River studies, we believe in empowering authors to retain the copyright of their scholarly work while promoting open access and widespread dissemination of knowledge. Our Copyright and License Policy is designed to strike a balance between author rights and the principles of open access.

 At River studies, we believe in empowering authors to retain the copyright of their scholarly work while promoting open access and widespread dissemination of knowledge. Our Copyright and License Policy is designed to strike a balance between author rights and the principles of open access.

Copyright: Authors who publish in River studies retain the copyright of their work. This means that authors have the right to reproduce, distribute, display, and perform their published articles without seeking permission from the journal or the publisher. Authors are free to use their published work for personal or academic purposes, share it with colleagues, or include it in their future publications.

License: To ensure open access and unrestricted use of the published articles, River studies adopts the Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY). This license allows anyone to:

  1. Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  2. Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

Under the CC BY License, the only requirement is proper attribution. Users of the published articles must give appropriate credit to the original author(s), cite the work, and indicate if any changes were made. The CC BY License ensures that authors receive recognition for their contributions while promoting the dissemination and utilization of their research findings.

By adopting the CC BY License and enabling authors to retain the copyright of their work, River studies seeks to foster a global exchange of knowledge and encourage innovative research collaborations.