Update to Copyright and Licensing Policy

2026-03-18

The updated policy introduces the following key changes:

  • Authors retain copyright of their published work

  • Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

  • Clarified provisions regarding self-archiving and preprints, including disclosure requirements for manuscripts derived from student assessment work

These changes will take effect starting with the first issue of 2026 and will apply to all manuscripts submitted and accepted for publication in that issue and onward.

The journal remains committed to promoting open access, transparency, and the widest possible dissemination of scholarly research.

For full details, please refer to the updated policy available on the journal’s website.