We are pleased to announce an important update regarding the licensing of articles published in the Journal of Asian Concrete Federation (JACF). Effective immediately, we are transitioning from a Copyright Transfer Agreement to a Creative Commons license.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Authors will now retain the copyright of their articles published in the Journal of Asian Concrete Federation and grant the journal the right of first publication with open access. The work will be simultaneously licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing others to share and adapt the work under the following terms:
- Proper attribution must be given in the form of a reference to the original work's authorship and initial publication in the Journal of Asian Concrete Federation (bibliographic record with the DOI link).
- A link to the license must be provided.
- Any changes made to the original work must be indicated.
This change underscores our commitment to promoting open access and ensuring that the valuable research published in the Journal of Asian Concrete Federation can be freely accessed and utilized by the global community.
Benefits of CC BY 4.0:
- Retained Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their work.
- Open Access: Greater visibility and impact due to wider dissemination and accessibility.
- Flexibility: Allows others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.
We believe this transition will enhance the visibility and impact of our authors' work and foster greater collaboration and innovation in the field of concrete technology and practices.
For more information about the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), please visit the Creative Commons website.
Thank you for your continued support and contributions to the Journal of Asian Concrete Federation.