Authors bear the responsibility of obtaining written permission for any third-party material included in your manuscript. This requirement applies to all content not originally created by you.

Legal Obligation for Permissions Clearance

Securing permission is not merely a formality—it is a legal obligation. Before any third-party content can be reproduced in your submission, you must ensure that the appropriate permissions have been granted. Failure to do so may expose both you and JSDIO to potential copyright infringement.

To comply with this requirement, you will be asked to provide documented proof of permission when submitting your manuscript. It is strongly recommended that all necessary permissions be secured prior to submission. If permissions are not obtained, you will be required to remove the third-party content from your work.

When incorporating third-party material, it is essential to include a proper attribution line directly beneath the content, formatted according to the copyright holder's specifications.

Types of Content Requiring Permission

Permission is required for any copyrighted material not created by the author. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Figures, tables, and illustrations
• Photographs
• Artwork
• Maps
• Lengthy quotations or excerpts
• Song lyrics and poetry
• Screenshots
• Software or computer programs
• Logos and trademarks

If you are uncertain whether permission is necessary, it is advisable to consult either the copyright holder or your publishing contact.

Scope of Rights Required

To lawfully include third-party material in your manuscript, you must obtain the following rights:

• Non-exclusive rights to reproduce the material
• Rights for both print and electronic formats
• Worldwide rights in the English language
• Rights for the full duration of the work's publication, without time-based restrictions (e.g., no one-year licenses)

How to Obtain Permissions for Third-Party Material

To reuse copyrighted material in your manuscript, you must contact the copyright holder directly and submit a formal permissions request. This request should clearly outline the specific rights required for republication, including reproduction in both print and electronic formats. Many publishers facilitate this process through dedicated forms available on their websites or via permissions management platforms such as the Copyright Clearance Center Marketplace.