Permission


You must obtain the necessary permission to reuse third-party material in your article. The use of short extracts of text and some other types of material is usually permitted, on a limited basis, for the purposes of criticism and review without securing formal permission. If you wish to include any material (such as data, figures...) in your paper for which you do not hold copyright, and which is not covered by this informal agreement, you will need to obtain written permission from the copyright owner prior to submission. 


Permission


You must obtain the necessary permission to reuse third-party material in your article. The use of short extracts of text and some other types of material is usually permitted, on a limited basis, for criticism and review without securing formal permission. If you wish to include any material (such as data, figures...) in your paper for which you do not hold copyright, and which is not covered by this informal agreement, you will need to obtain written permission from the copyright owner before submission. 


MSPL emphasizes that all articles in JACAC are under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, version 4.0). Copyright for each article belongs to its author(s) and is published by Michelangelo-scholar Publish Ltd. It should be clarified that all research results published by MSPL are prohibited from being commercially disseminated. The original author's retention of copyright does not mean that their research results can be reused as unpublished works after being published by MSPL. You can read the specific information of CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Therefore, the author's retention of copyright and full publishing rights does not mean that they are not subject to any restrictions, but rather that they need to abide by basic academic norms and ethics. Under the condition of avoiding duplicate publication and non-commercial use, they can disseminate and exchange research results that have already been published by MSPL Press for academic purposes. Otherwise, MSPL has the right to withdraw the published manuscript and publish necessary statements on the website.



Building Interdisciplinary Research Networks


JACAC is committed to building interdisciplinary research networks that connect scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from diverse fields and backgrounds. We believe that collaboration is essential for addressing complex social challenges and for fostering innovation in design service and social innovation. Our journal values initiatives that promote knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaborative research projects.

This includes conferences, workshops, online forums, and other platforms that facilitate dialogue and collaboration among researchers and stakeholders. By creating a vibrant community of scholars and practitioners, JACAC aims to accelerate the pace of research and discovery in the field of ancient Chinese arts and crafts.



Avoiding Copyright Infringement


Always cite sources
Properly attribute all borrowed material by providing clear and accurate citations. Include author names, publication date, journal title, and DOI when available. Even when paraphrasing, attribution is essential to avoid plagiarism claims.

Remember that citation alone doesn't eliminate the need for permission, but it does demonstrate academic integrity and proper acknowledgment of others' work.


Paraphrase instead of quoting when possible

Summarize or paraphrase borrowed material whenever possible to avoid copyright infringement. Ensure your paraphrasing substantially transforms the original text while maintaining the core idea.


When quoting is necessary, keep excerpts brief and limited to what's essential for your argument. Extended quotations almost always require explicit permission from the copyright holder.


Obtain necessary permissions before submission

Secure all necessary permissions before submitting your manuscript to a journal. Start the permission process early, as it can take weeks or months to receive responses from copyright holders.


Keep detailed records of all permission requests and approvals. Many journals require copies of permission letters during the submission process, and having organized documentation will prevent publication delays.


Remember that copyright laws vary by country, and what constitutes fair use in one jurisdiction may not apply in another. When in doubt about whether permission is needed, it's always safer to request it. Most publishers and academic institutions offer resources to help navigate copyright concerns during the publication process.