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The Open Veterinary Journal (OVJ) publishes its articles under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), unless otherwise stated for specific content.
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Attribution should:
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Attribution must not suggest that the original authors or OVJ endorse or sponsor the user's use of the material unless such endorsement has been expressly authorized.
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4. Adaptations and Modified Material
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The license does not transfer copyright ownership to OVJ or to users of the published material.
Authors remain responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights and permissions for material submitted for publication.
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Published articles are freely accessible online without subscription or access charges.
The license does not affect the journal's editorial independence, peer-review process, publication ethics requirements, or responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the published scientific record.
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