Copyright & License

Copyright & License

Journal Elections and Political Parties (JEPP) is committed to ensuring the highest level of accessibility and ethical publishing standards. All articles published in this journal are licensed under an open-access policy, allowing free and unlimited access to published content.

Copyright Policy

Authors retain full copyright over their published work while granting JEPP the right of first publication. This means:

  • Authors hold full rights to their work and can share, distribute, or use their content freely.
  • The journal has the right to publish and archive the article permanently.
  • Proper credit must be given to the journal when the article is republished or referenced.

License Policy

Articles published in JEPP are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license allows:

  • Free distribution and reproduction of articles in any medium or format.
  • Modification and adaptation of the content, as long as proper credit is given to the original author.
  • Commercial and non-commercial use of the work with appropriate citation.

Author Responsibilities

By submitting an article to JEPP, authors agree to:

  • Grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the manuscript.
  • Ensure that the submitted work is original and does not infringe on any copyright.
  • Acknowledge sources and references accurately to avoid plagiarism.

Permissions & Reuse

Readers, researchers, and institutions are encouraged to reuse, share, and adapt content from JEPP under the CC BY 4.0 license. However, proper attribution to the original author and journal must always be included.

For further details, please refer to Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.