Open Access Publishing
FUWJALS is committed to open access publishing, making research freely available to the global scientific community immediately upon publication.
Free Access
All articles are freely accessible online without subscription fees
Unrestricted Use
Readers can download, print, and distribute articles under license terms
Enhanced Discovery
Open access increases visibility and citation potential
Long-term Preservation
Articles are archived in multiple repositories for perpetual access
Copyright and Licensing
CC BY 4.0
Attribution License
The most permissive license, allowing maximum reuse with proper attribution.
Rights Granted:
- Share - copy and redistribute the material
- Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon material
- Commercial use permitted
- No additional restrictions
CC BY-NC 4.0
Attribution-NonCommercial
Allows sharing and adaptation for non-commercial purposes only.
Rights Granted:
- Share - copy and redistribute the material
- Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon material
- Non-commercial use only
- Attribution required
CC BY-SA 4.0
Attribution-ShareAlike
Allows adaptation but derivatives must use the same license.
Rights Granted:
- Share - copy and redistribute the material
- Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon material
- Commercial use permitted
- Same license for derivatives
Author Rights and Responsibilities
Rights Retained by Authors
- Copyright ownership of the original work
- Right to be identified as the author
- Right to post preprints and postprints
- Right to use work in future publications
- Right to share work for educational purposes
- Right to deposit in institutional repositories
Author Responsibilities
- Ensure originality and proper attribution
- Obtain permissions for copyrighted materials
- Comply with ethical standards
- Provide accurate author information
- Respond to copyright inquiries
Copyright Transfer Process
Manuscript Submission
Authors submit manuscripts while retaining copyright ownership
Copyright Agreement
Upon acceptance, authors sign a copyright license agreement
License Grant
Authors grant FUWJALS non-exclusive rights to publish under chosen CC license
Publication
Article is published with clear copyright and licensing information
Third-Party Content
Using Copyrighted Materials
When including third-party content in your manuscript:
- Obtain written permission for copyrighted figures and tables
- Provide proper attribution and copyright notices
- Consider fair use limitations for text excerpts
- Use open access or public domain materials when possible
- Include permission letters with your submission
Figures and Images
Data and Software
- Ensure you have rights to share research data
- Respect database licensing terms
- Cite software and tools appropriately
- Consider data sharing agreements
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I republish my article elsewhere?
Yes, authors retain the right to republish their work. However, you should acknowledge prior publication in FUWJALS and include appropriate citations.
Can I use my published figures in presentations?
Absolutely. Authors can freely use their published work in presentations, teaching materials, and future research.
What about institutional repository deposits?
Authors are encouraged to deposit both preprints and published versions in institutional repositories, following the repository's guidelines.
How do I report copyright infringement?
Contact our editorial office at copyright@fuwjals.edu.ng with details of the alleged infringement. We take copyright violations seriously and will investigate promptly.
Contact Information
For copyright and licensing questions:
Copyright Office: copyright@fuwjals.edu.ng
Editorial Office: editor@fuwjals.edu.ng
Phone: +234-XXX-XXX-XXXX
Address: Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Federal University Wukari
Taraba State, Nigeria