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Licensing:
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Copyright:
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Permissions and Reuse:
- We understand the value of collaborative research and the need for sharing and building upon existing knowledge. For permissions to reuse published content, we encourage users to review the specific Creative Commons license associated with each article, which outlines the permissions granted for non-commercial or commercial use, adaptations, and redistribution. Proper attribution must always be provided when reusing any content from our publications.
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Plagiarism and Ethical Guidelines:
- At UTU, we uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and any form of unethical behavior in research and publishing. We employ robust plagiarism detection tools and follow strict editorial procedures to ensure the originality and integrity of all published work. We adhere to the highest ethical standards outlined by international publishing guidelines and industry best practices.
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