Copyright And License

Overview
Marsegu Journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). This licensing framework ensures that our scholarly content remains freely accessible while maintaining appropriate attribution and sharing standards.
What This License Means
 
For Authors
•    Retain Copyright: Authors maintain copyright ownership of their work
•    Global Reach: Your research becomes freely accessible worldwide
•    Academic Impact: Enhanced visibility and citation potential through open access
•    Legal Protection: Clear terms protect both authors and users

For Readers and Researchers
•    Free Access: All content can be read, downloaded, and accessed without cost
•    Educational Use: Materials can be used for teaching and learning purposes
•    Research Integration: Content can be incorporated into academic research
 
License Requirements

Attribution (BY)
Users must provide appropriate credit when using the content:
•    Author names and article titles
•    Journal name (Marsegu Journal)
•    Publication details (volume, issue, year)
•    Link to the original publication
•    License notice
 
Example Citation Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Marsegu Journal, Volume(Issue), pages. 
Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Retrieved from [URL]

ShareAlike (SA)
If users modify, transform, or build upon the material:
•    Derivative works must use the same CC BY-SA 4.0 license
•    Changes must be clearly indicated
•    The same freedoms must be preserved for future users
 
Permitted Uses

Allowed Activities:
•    Reading and downloading articles
•    Sharing articles with colleagues and students
•    Printing for personal or classroom use
•    Including in course materials and syllabi
•    Translating content (with proper attribution)
•    Creating derivative works (under same license)
•    Commercial use (with attribution requirements)
 
Responsibilities
 
Journal Responsibilities
•    Clearly display license information on all publications
•    Ensure authors understand and agree to CC BY-SA 4.0 terms
•    Maintain permanent access to licensed content
•    Provide proper metadata for discoverability
 
User Responsibilities
•    Provide proper attribution for all uses
•    Respect the ShareAlike requirement for derivative works
•    Do not suggest the licensor endorses your use
•    Comply with any additional publisher policies
 
Benefits of Open Access
 
For the Academic Community
•    Increased Visibility: Research reaches broader audiences
•    Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates international research partnerships
•    Reduced Barriers: Eliminates financial obstacles to knowledge access
•    Faster Dissemination: Accelerates the pace of scientific discovery
 
For Developing Regions
•    Educational Equity: Provides access regardless of institutional resources
•    Research Capacity Building: Supports emerging scholars and institutions
•    Knowledge Transfer: Facilitates technology and knowledge sharing
 
Technical Implementation
 
Digital Rights Management
•    No DRM restrictions on content
•    Machine-readable license metadata
•    Persistent identifiers (DOIs) for all articles
•    ORCID integration for author identification
 
Repository Compliance
•    Self-archiving rights for authors
•    Institutional repository deposits permitted
•    Compliance with funder mandates
•    Integration with academic databases