1. Publication Models at ICCK
ICCK offers two distinct publication models to accommodate different research dissemination needs:
| Feature |
Open Access Journals |
Traditional Subscription Journals |
| License Type |
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) |
Copyright Transfer Agreement |
| Access Model |
Immediate, free access to all |
Access through subscription/purchase |
| Copyright Holder |
Authors retain copyright |
Typically held by ICCK or author(s) |
| Reuse Permissions |
Free reuse with attribution |
Requires permission from copyright holder |
| Article Fees |
Article Processing Charge (APC) |
No author fees (typically) |
2. Open Access Journals (CC BY 4.0)
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
For journals designated as open access:
- Authors retain copyright to their work
- Articles are immediately and permanently free to read
- Anyone may copy, distribute, and reuse the content
- Commercial use is permitted with proper attribution
- Derivative works may be created if original authorship is acknowledged
How to identify: Open access journals are clearly marked with the CC BY logo and statement on journal homepage and all articles.
3. Traditional Subscription Journals
For ICCK's subscription-based journals:
- Copyright is typically transferred to ICCK through a Copyright Transfer Agreement
- Access requires individual/institutional subscription or article purchase
- Reuse permissions are more restricted than open access
- Authors may self-archive post-prints according to each journal's policy
- Special permissions may be available for educational or nonprofit use
Author Rights in Subscription Journals
Even when copyright is transferred, authors retain certain rights:
- Right to share their accepted manuscript (post-peer review) in institutional repositories after an embargo period
- Right to use their articles in teaching activities and conference presentations
- Right to include in their dissertation/thesis
4. Permissions & Reuse
For Open Access Content (CC BY 4.0):
No special permission required beyond proper attribution. Suggested citation format:
[Author(s)], "[Article Title]", [Journal Name], [Volume(Issue)], [Year]. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
For Subscription Content:
To request permission to reuse subscription content:
- Complete our online permissions form
- Specify intended use (commercial/non-commercial)
- Allow 5-7 business days for processing
- Fees may apply for commercial reuse
5. Policy Exceptions
Some special cases may have different terms:
- Government works may have different copyright status
- Some society-owned journals may have unique policies
- Special collections or supplements may have alternate arrangements
Always check the specific journal's copyright statement for definitive information.
