3. How anyone can use articles published by Elsevier
Bibliographic References
Anyone may in a bibliography – published or not – list an article published by Elsevier.
Anyone may in written work – published or not – quote from an article published by Elsevier, as long as the quote comprises only a short excerpt such as one or two sentences. An appropriate citation including the journal title must be provided.
Reproduction of Material from Articles
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To request permission, contact the Elsevier Global Rights Department or complete and submit the online form shown below and available at
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National copyright laws generally permit photocopying of an article for personal use.
Elsevier requires permission and a fee for all other photocopying, including multiple or systematic copying, copying for advertising or promotional purposes, copying for resale and copying for all forms of document delivery. Special rates are available for educational institutions wishing to make photocopies for nonprofit classroom use.
To request permission, contact the Elsevier Global Rights Department or complete and submit the online form shown below and available at
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