Note that these guidelines apply only to the EMP Blog section of the JASMEE website; all other content on the JASMEE website is All Rights Reserved, unless otherwise specified, and therefore requires a written request for permission to republish.

We welcome the republishing of EMP Blog articles in accordance with the license selected by each author. To maintain the integrity of the original work and ensure proper credit, we ask all republishers—whether online or in print—to observe the following guidelines: 

1. License Compliance

All articles on the EMP Blog are published under a license chosen by the author. Most authors select a Creative Commons license, but some may opt for All Rights Reserved release, which requires a written request for permission to republish.

You must comply with the specific terms of the selected license, especially with regard to:

  • Commercial use
  • Modification or adaptation (derivative works)
  • Attribution requirements

To verify the applicable license for a given article, refer to the license notice clearly displayed at the top or bottom of the article. When in doubt, please contact the JASMEE Secretariat using the JASMEE contact form.

2. Attribution Requirements

If republishing an article, you must provide full credit as follows:

  • Author(s): Include the name(s) of the original author(s).
  • Institution(s): Include the affiliation(s) of the author(s), if provided.
  • JASMEE Acknowledgment: Clearly state that the article was originally published by the Japan Society for Medical English Education (JASMEE).
  • Link Back: If republishing online, include a working hyperlink to the original article URL. If republishing in print, include the JASMEE website URL: https://jasmee.jp.

Example attribution line:

This article by [Author Name], [Institution], was originally published under a [License Name] license on the EMP Blog of the Japan Society for Medical English Education (JASMEE). Read the original article here.

3. Images and Other Media

Images, figures, charts, or other media included in articles may be subject to separate licenses or copyright restrictions.
You are responsible for verifying the license terms for all non-textual elements. Do not reuse images unless the license permits it or permission has been obtained. When in doubt, omit or replace such images and use the original article text only.

4. Republishing Limitations

Systematic or bulk republishing of EMP Blog content (e.g., scraping or syndication of all articles) is strictly prohibited. Republishing must be selective and editorial in nature.
Modification or adaptation of an article when republishing is permitted only if allowed under the license chosen by the author.

5. Notification

While you are not required to notify us when you republish an article in accordance with the license chosen by the author, we greatly appreciate it if you do. You may contact us through the JASMEE contact form.

Thank you for helping us share high-quality EMP content while respecting authors’ rights and license terms.