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Open access licensing protects author rights while enabling broad reuse.
Open Access Licensing
JWC publishes under Creative Commons licenses that allow sharing and reuse with proper attribution. Authors retain copyright while granting the journal permission to publish.
Licensing enables educators, researchers, and policymakers to reuse content while preserving author credit.
What the License Allows
Reuse
Readers may share and distribute with attribution.
Adaptation
Content may be translated or adapted with clear credit.
Commercial Use
Reuse is permitted under license terms.
Attribution
Proper citation preserves author credit.
Third Party Materials
Authors must obtain permission for third party figures or datasets not covered by the article license.
Include credit lines and indicate any restrictions clearly.
Responsibilities
Authors ensure rights to all materials. Readers provide attribution. The publisher maintains license metadata for reliable reuse guidance.
| Role | Responsibility | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Authors | Ensure rights to all materials. | Legal clarity. |
| Readers | Provide proper attribution. | Citation integrity. |
| Publisher | Maintain license metadata. | Reliable reuse guidance. |
License FAQs
Yes. Authors may deposit the published version with DOI and license details.
Indicate required licenses at submission and we will support compliance.
Include author names, article title, journal, year, and DOI.
Publish With Confidence
Submit your manuscript and benefit from open access licensing that protects your rights.
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Preprints
Preprint posting is permitted when disclosed. Update preprints with the published DOI to consolidate citations.
Data and Code Licenses
Datasets and scripts may use separate licenses. Note these in your data statements for clarity.
Reuse Requests
For questions about reuse or attribution language, contact the editorial office for guidance.
Integrity and Moral Rights
Attribution must not misrepresent the author or the integrity of the work. Label modifications clearly.
Attribution Template
Recommended attribution includes author names, article title, journal name, year, and DOI. Note if content is adapted.
Third Party Content
If figures or datasets are reused under different licenses, indicate restrictions clearly and include required credit lines.
Commercial Reuse
Open access licensing enables responsible commercial reuse with attribution, supporting translation to operational services.
Author Sharing
Authors may share their articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, and social media with the DOI and license included.
Adaptations and Translations
When adapting or translating content, cite the original article and describe changes to protect author credit.
License Display
Each article includes a clear license statement so readers understand reuse rights and responsibilities.
Permissions Checklist
Confirm permission for instruments, images, and copyrighted materials. This prevents post publication corrections and delays.
Policy and Guidance Use
Policy makers may reuse findings in guidelines with attribution. Open access licensing supports evidence based policy development.
Teaching Materials
Authors may reuse content in teaching, workshops, and training modules with attribution. This supports education and outreach.
Third Party Data
If datasets are owned by third parties, obtain permission before publication and describe reuse restrictions clearly.
Open Access Visibility
Licensing enables rapid dissemination to climate services, educators, and agencies. Broad reuse helps research reach practice settings faster.
License Compliance
If a funder mandates a specific license, indicate this at submission. JWC will work with authors to meet compliance requirements.
Attribution for Figures
Ensure figure permissions match the article license. If a figure is reused under a different license, indicate restrictions clearly.
Reuse in Reports
Open access licensing supports reuse in technical reports and climate assessments with proper attribution to authors and the journal.
License Metadata
Accurate license metadata helps repositories and discovery services display reuse rights correctly. This reduces confusion for downstream users.
Adaptation Notice
If you adapt figures or protocols for presentations or outreach, include an adaptation notice to preserve transparency.
Repository Deposits
Authors may deposit the published version in institutional or funder repositories with the DOI and license included for compliance. This supports open access mandates and long term preservation of climate research outputs. Always include the official citation to consolidate tracking and support funder audits and institutional reporting for compliance reviews and annual reporting requirements and grant reporting.
