Copyright and Licensing  

1. Copyright Ownership:

   • Authors retain the copyright to their work, allowing them to exercise control over the use and distribution of their intellectual property.

   • By submitting their manuscript to the journal, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the work, including in print and electronic formats.

2. Creative Commons Licensing:

   • All articles published in the Integrative Journal of Physical Fitness and Health are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

   • This licensing framework allows for the unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of published articles, provided that the original authors are properly credited.

   • Users are free to share and adapt the content for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as appropriate attribution is provided..

3. Author Rights and Permissions:

   • Authors are encouraged to retain the right to reuse and distribute their work for educational, scholarly, and non-commercial purposes.

   • Authors may also grant permissions to third parties to reuse or adapt their work, provided that appropriate attribution is given to the original publication.

4. Accessibility and Open Access:

   • The Integrative Journal of Physical Fitness and Health is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that research findings are freely accessible to the global community.

   • Open access facilitates greater dissemination and impact of research, allowing researchers, practitioners, and the public to access and benefit from scholarly knowledge without barriers.

5. Commercial Use and Derivative Works:

   • The CC BY license allows for the reuse and adaptation of published articles for commercial purposes, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors.

   • Users are free to create derivative works based on published articles, such as translations, adaptations, or compilations, as long as they attribute the original work.

6. Compliance with Licensing Terms:

   • Authors, readers, and users of published content are expected to comply with the terms of the Creative Commons license.

   • Proper attribution should be provided whenever content from the journal is reused or adapted, including citation of the original article and acknowledgment of the authors.

The Integrative Journal of Physical Fitness and Health is committed to fostering a culture of open access and collaboration in scholarly publishing. Our copyright and licensing policies support the principles of transparency, accessibility, and academic freedom, enabling the widest possible dissemination and impact of research findings.