Clause 8

This creator-friendly clause is aimed at writers, especially academic authors.

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This clause’s language is generous to authors; it is creator-friendly.

CLAUSE TEXT:

Any reproduction or republication of the Article, other than a photocopied duplicate of an original printed copy, must bear the legend that the Article first appeared in the [journal] using a method of citation similar to the form set out immediately below, or whatever form of citation may then be commonly used:

This article originally appeared at X xxx (XXXX).

where X indicates the volume number, xxx represents the page of the Issue on which the Article begins, and XXXX indicates the year of publication.

EXPLANATION:

Anytime the author allows anyone to print the article, whether or not the author is compensated, the above notice must appear.