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ESCALATE | EDITORIAL POLICIES

Copyright Policy

Protecting intellectual property rights, recognizing scholarly contributions, and promoting responsible open-access academic publishing.

AUTHOR COPYRIGHT RETENTION

Copyright Ownership

Authors retain copyright ownership of their original scholarly works.

First Publication

The journal receives the non-exclusive right of first publication.

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Author Distribution

Authors may share and distribute their works under applicable license terms.

01 / COPYRIGHT STATEMENT

Copyright Ownership and Publication Rights

Escalate: Economics and Business Journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to protecting authors' intellectual property rights and promoting the responsible dissemination of academic knowledge. The journal recognizes that copyright ownership is an essential component of scholarly authorship and academic integrity.

Authors who publish their scholarly works in Escalate: Economics and Business Journal retain copyright ownership of their manuscripts and grant the journal the non-exclusive right of first publication. The journal does not require authors to transfer ownership of their copyright as a condition of publication.

This policy establishes the rights and responsibilities of authors and the journal regarding copyright ownership, initial publication, subsequent distribution, self-archiving, and the responsible use of copyrighted materials.

02 / TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Copyright Terms for Authors

Authors who publish in this journal agree to the following copyright provisions.

Retention of Copyright

Authors retain full copyright ownership of their original scholarly works. Publication in Escalate: Economics and Business Journal does not constitute a transfer or assignment of copyright from the authors to the journal or its publisher. Authors continue to hold the rights associated with their works, subject to the publication permissions and licensing arrangements applicable to the published articles.

Right of First Publication

Authors grant Escalate: Economics and Business Journal the non-exclusive right to publish their accepted manuscripts for the first time as scholarly journal articles. This authorization allows the journal to prepare, reproduce, publish, and disseminate accepted manuscripts through its official publishing platform and authorized scholarly dissemination channels. The right of first publication does not transfer copyright ownership to the journal.

Non-Exclusive Distribution Rights

Authors are permitted to enter into separate and additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of their published scholarly works. Such arrangements may include depositing the published article in institutional repositories, incorporating the work into academic books, or distributing it through other legitimate scholarly platforms. These activities must comply with the applicable publication license and appropriately acknowledge the original publication in Escalate: Economics and Business Journal.

Self-Archiving and Online Distribution

Authors are permitted and encouraged to make their scholarly works available online through institutional repositories, personal academic websites, and appropriate research-sharing platforms. Authors may share preprints before or during the manuscript submission process, provided that they comply with the journal's applicable submission and disclosure policies. Following publication, authors are encouraged to include a complete citation and a link to the official published version.

Third-Party Copyright and Permissions

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted manuscripts do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of other individuals, institutions, or publishers. Any third-party copyrighted materials incorporated into the manuscript, including figures, tables, photographs, illustrations, datasets, and other protected content, must be appropriately acknowledged. Where required, authors must obtain permission from the relevant copyright holders before publication.

Acknowledgment of Original Publication

Authors who subsequently reproduce, redistribute, or incorporate their published articles into other scholarly works should provide appropriate acknowledgment of the original publication in Escalate: Economics and Business Journal. Such acknowledgment should include the article title, author names, journal title, publication details, and DOI or permanent publication link, where available.

03 / PUBLICATION LICENSING

Copyright and Licensing

Copyright ownership and publication licensing are distinct but complementary components of scholarly publishing. Authors retain copyright ownership of their original works, while the journal's publication license establishes the conditions under which published materials may be accessed, shared, reused, and adapted.

Articles published under the journal's Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0) may be shared and adapted, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given and adaptations are distributed under the same or a compatible license as permitted by the license terms.

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For complete conditions of reuse, please refer to the journal's applicable licensing policy.

04 / AUTHOR INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do authors retain copyright after publication?

Yes. Authors retain copyright ownership of their original scholarly works. The journal receives the non-exclusive right of first publication rather than ownership of the copyright.

Can authors distribute their published articles?

Yes. Authors may distribute their published works through institutional repositories, academic websites, and other legitimate platforms, provided that the distribution complies with the applicable license and the original publication is appropriately acknowledged.

Can authors reuse their articles in books?

Authors may incorporate their published research into books or other scholarly publications, subject to the applicable copyright and licensing conditions. The original journal publication should be appropriately acknowledged.

Who is responsible for third-party copyrighted materials?

Authors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions to reproduce third-party copyrighted materials unless the intended use is otherwise permitted by law or an applicable license. The editorial team may request supporting permission documentation when appropriate.

Copyright Declaration

By publishing in Escalate: Economics and Business Journal, authors acknowledge and agree to the copyright provisions outlined in this policy. The journal is committed to recognizing authors' intellectual property rights while supporting responsible scholarly communication and open access to academic research.

Protecting Scholarly Ownership

Escalate: Economics and Business Journal is committed to transparent copyright arrangements, academic integrity, and responsible scholarly publishing.

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