Paper Prints Policy

1. Purpose

The Paper Prints Policy of the Journal of Magnetism and Its Applications (JMA) establishes guidelines for requesting, producing, distributing, and managing printed copies of scholarly articles published by the journal.

The policy is designed to support authors, researchers, academic institutions, libraries, and scientific professionals who require physical copies of published research for academic, educational, institutional, or professional purposes.

2. Digital-First Publication

The Journal of Magnetism and Its Applications primarily follows a digital-first publication model, under which research articles, review papers, and other scholarly contributions are published electronically through the journal's official website.

This publishing approach promotes accessibility, efficient scholarly communication, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability.

The journal prioritizes electronic dissemination of scientific research in magnetism, magnetic materials, applied physics, magnetic technologies, spintronics, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Digital publication remains the primary method of distributing published articles, while printed copies may be provided upon request, subject to the availability of printing services.

3. Print-on-Demand Services

JMA may provide print-on-demand services for individual research articles or complete journal issues upon request and subject to approval.

Printed copies may be requested for:

  • Academic conferences, scientific workshops, and research seminars.

  • Institutional libraries and university collections.

  • Research documentation and educational purposes.

  • Personal academic records and professional portfolios.

  • Scientific exhibitions and research presentations.

  • Other legitimate academic and non-commercial activities.

Print-on-demand services are supplementary to the journal's electronic publishing model and do not affect the online availability of published articles.

4. Request and Application Process

Authors, researchers, institutions, or readers interested in obtaining printed copies of articles published in the Journal of Magnetism and Its Applications may submit a formal request to the journal's editorial office.

Requests should include the following information:

  • Full title of the published article.

  • Name of the author(s).

  • Volume, issue, and year of publication.

  • Article identification number or DOI, where applicable.

  • Required number of printed copies.

  • Preferred delivery address and contact information.

  • Any specific printing or binding requirements.

The editorial team will review the request and confirm whether the requested printing service can be provided.

5. Printing Quality and Production Standards

Where print services are available, JMA aims to ensure that printed copies maintain appropriate academic and professional presentation standards.

Printed materials should preserve the integrity and readability of the original published content, including scientific figures, experimental results, magnetic characterization data, mathematical equations, graphs, tables, and references.

Printing arrangements may include:

  • Clear and legible reproduction of text and scientific illustrations.

  • Appropriate paper quality and professional printing formats.

  • Accurate reproduction of published article content.

  • Suitable binding and finishing options where applicable.

  • Inclusion of relevant journal and article identification details.

The printed version should accurately reflect the published version of record, including any applicable corrections or editorial notices.

6. Printing Costs and Fees

Printing and shipping expenses associated with the production and delivery of physical copies will ordinarily be the responsibility of the requester.

Where printing is available, the estimated cost will be communicated before any printing arrangements are finalized.

Printing charges may depend on:

  • Number of pages in the requested article or issue.

  • Number of copies required.

  • Printing format, paper quality, and binding preferences.

  • Colour or black-and-white reproduction requirements.

  • Packaging, shipping method, and delivery destination.

Any applicable charges must be disclosed to the requester in advance. Payment arrangements will be confirmed by the journal before production begins.

Printing fees are separate from Article Processing Charges (APCs) and do not influence manuscript submission, peer review, acceptance, or publication decisions.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Printed copies of articles published in the Journal of Magnetism and Its Applications remain subject to the same copyright and licensing conditions as their electronic counterparts.

Under the journal's proposed Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licensing framework, authors retain copyright ownership of their original work, while readers may reproduce and distribute published content subject to appropriate attribution and applicable third-party rights.

The reproduction of scientific illustrations, figures, tables, and other copyrighted materials must comply with the relevant licensing requirements.

Printing services do not transfer copyright ownership or grant any exclusive intellectual property rights to requesters.

8. Delivery and Distribution

Where print-on-demand services are provided, the journal or an authorized printing provider will arrange the production and delivery of physical copies according to the agreed requirements.

Delivery arrangements may vary depending on printing availability, order quantity, destination, and applicable postal or courier services.

Requesters will be informed of relevant delivery costs and estimated production arrangements before confirming their orders.

The journal is not responsible for delays caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including courier disruptions, customs procedures, or unforeseen printing difficulties.

9. Environmental Sustainability

The Journal of Magnetism and Its Applications encourages environmentally responsible scholarly publishing practices.

By prioritizing electronic dissemination and offering physical copies only when required, the journal seeks to reduce unnecessary paper consumption, printing waste, storage requirements, and transportation-related environmental impacts.

Authors and readers are encouraged to use electronic versions whenever printed materials are not essential.

10. Policy Review and Administration

The editorial management of JMA is responsible for overseeing the implementation and periodic review of this policy.

The journal may revise its printing arrangements, service availability, costs, and administrative procedures in response to operational requirements, technological developments, or institutional needs.

Any significant changes will be communicated through the journal's official website or editorial office.