Authors retain copyright while granting the journal a non exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the work.

Creative Commons licensing enables educational reuse, policy development, and scientific guidance while maintaining attribution.

Authors may reuse their work in future publications, theses, or teaching materials without requesting permission when properly cited.

If commercial reuse restrictions are required by funders, select the appropriate license before acceptance.

The selected license is displayed on the published article in HTML and PDF formats so readers can clearly understand reuse rights.

If third party content is used under a separate license, note the terms clearly in figure legends or acknowledgments.

Licensing clarity reduces administrative delays and improves confidence for educators, engineers, and policymakers who reuse published content.

If a funder mandates a specific license, confirm compatibility before acceptance to avoid post acceptance changes.

For multimedia or data visualizations, ensure reuse rights allow publication under the selected license and provide documentation when required.

Authors should ensure all co authors understand the license choice and the implications for reuse and distribution.

Repository deposits are permitted immediately with proper citation and license information.

Translations or derivative works are allowed under the selected license with clear attribution and documentation of changes.

Clear licensing terms reduce confusion for readers who wish to reuse or adapt published content.

Attribution requirements protect author credit and maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Authors may post accepted or published versions in repositories with proper citation and license information.