Copyright and Licensing

At the Center for Energy and Economics Studies, we aim to provide authors with clarity regarding copyright and licensing options for their works. Below, we explain the available copyright policies, including our open access publishing model under CC BY 4.0, and the rights authors retain while ensuring compliance with our publication terms.

Copyright Ownership and Licensing:

Upon submission and acceptance of your manuscript for publication, Center for Energy and Economics Studies (the publisher) will hold the copyright of the work. This ensures that we can manage the distribution and protection of the publication according to our open access policy.

Authors' Rights under CC BY 4.0 License:

Authors retain significant rights under the CC BY 4.0 license, which allows for maximum dissemination and use of the work while still respecting the author's contribution. With this license, authors can:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
  • Attribution: The author(s) must be properly credited for their original work, providing clear attribution to the source.
  • No additional restrictions: Authors can reuse, redistribute, and adapt the work, provided that appropriate attribution is given, and no additional legal or technological restrictions are imposed.

What CC BY 4.0 Means for Authors:

  • The CC BY 4.0 license is the most permissive open access license available, ensuring that the work is freely accessible to anyone worldwide.
  • Authors are free to use their work in any subsequent publication, presentations, or projects, as long as the correct attribution is given.
  • Authors can share their work on personal or institutional websites, in repositories, and in other venues, without any limitation or additional cost.

Exclusive Rights and Restrictions:

  • First Publication: The work must be published exclusively with the Center for Energy and Economics Studies under this license. Once published here, authors may re-publish the work or distribute it under the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring proper attribution is maintained.
  • Publisher's Role: As the copyright holder, the Center for Energy and Economics Studies ensures that the work is legally protected, appropriately distributed, and made available as open access. We take responsibility for metadata, long-term archiving, and maintaining access to your work across multiple platforms.

Rights Retained by Authors:

As the author, you retain all other rights not expressly granted to the publisher, including:

  • The right to use your work for teaching, research, and academic purposes.
  • The right to incorporate the content into other works (e.g., books, presentations, lectures) provided the original source is cited appropriately.
  • The right to post the manuscript on your own website, in institutional repositories, or other databases after publication, with proper attribution.

Summary of Key Points:

  • Copyright Holder: Center for Energy and Economics Studies (Publisher).
  • License: CC BY 4.0, which grants authors extensive rights to reuse, share, and adapt the work, provided attribution is given.
  • First Publication: The work must be published exclusively with us.
  • Author Rights: Authors retain all rights to use their work in future research, presentations, or publications, subject to proper attribution.

If you have any questions regarding your copyright options or need further clarification on licensing terms, please refer to our Copyright and Licensing Policy or contact the editorial team.