Licensing & Copyright

JINTAN follows a copyright policy to protect the rights of authors and ensure the proper use and dissemination of published articles. This notice provides important information regarding the ownership and permitted uses of the published content. Here is a description of the licensing and copyright notice of JINTAN:

Authors retain the rights to their work and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website), as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work. Authors have the right to share their articles in the same ways permitted to third parties under the relevant user license, as well as certain scholarly usage rights.

Permitted third party reuse is defined by the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND). This permission allows users to copy and distribute the Article, provided this is not done for commercial purposes and further does not permit distribution of the Article if it is changed or edited in any way, and provided the user gives appropriate credit (with a link to the formal publication through the relevant DOI), provides a link to the license, and that the licensor is not represented as endorsing the use made of the work.

Readers and researchers are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, and use the articles for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the authors and the journal. Any form of commercial exploitation, including reproduction, translation, adaptation, or sale of the articles without proper authorization, is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use of copyrighted material from JINTAN may result in legal consequences.

Proper attribution is required when using content from JINTAN. Readers and researchers should acknowledge the authors and the journal as the original source of the published articles. This includes citing the article appropriately and providing a reference to the JINTAN.

For any uses beyond the permitted scope outlined in this notice, individuals or organizations must seek explicit permission from the copyright holders, i.e., the authors or the journal. Requests for permissions should be addressed to the journal's editorial office, providing details of the intended use.

JINTAN is committed to respecting intellectual property rights and expects the same from its readers and users. The copyright notice serves as a reminder of the ownership and authorized uses of the published articles, promoting ethical practices and compliance with copyright laws.

It is important for readers, researchers, and other users of JINTAN's content to familiarize themselves with the copyright notice and adhere to the specified terms and conditions. Respecting copyright protections helps maintain the integrity of the scholarly publishing process and supports the continued advancement of knowledge in the field of agricultural sciences.