Trade Sanctions and Publishing. ASERS Publishing is committed to the principles of freedom of expression and we believe strongly in the international dimension of science. Sharing information about science and health improves lives and creates new insight and value. We acknowledge that governments have legitimate interests in promoting human rights, security and terrorism concerns, the rule of law, and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We are committed to finding a balance between these interests, which will sometimes involve challenging government over-reach or over-interpretation. Countries/Entities affected It is important to understand that several countries maintain lists of individuals and entities with whom it is illegal to conduct business, and more than one law can apply to an individual transaction. Additionally, several countries also implement controls on the export of ‘dual use’ items (goods, services and technologies): these are items which have commercial but also potentially military or proliferation applications, even if not obvious, for instance nuclear related software like MCNP-derivate codes and ORIGEN code. If you are a customer or an author from one of the following countries, you might be affected by these trade sanctions and export control laws: Iran, Cuba, Sudan, Burma, Syria or Crimea. Further, if you have been identified by such governments as a person or an entity involved in some of the activities noted above, you may also be affected by such laws. Information Materials Exemption/General Publishing License re US imposed Embargoes The US sanctions laws include an Information Materials Exemption and a General License for Publishing. Such exemption and license permits a broad range of publishing activities for academic researchers for book and journal publishing, and also permits the sale of such material into countries where such US sanctions apply. Certain services such as training are not allowed, and software may also have some restrictions. The exemption does not apply to, and therefore an embargo applies to, individuals or legal entities specifically identified (by either the US or the EU) as being involved in security or rights issues (‘Specially Designated Nationals’). Individuals employed by a Specially Designated National would fall under this embargo, unless the individual is acting, and e.g. submits a manuscript on its own behalf and not on behalf of the Specially Designated National. If you are an author located in a sanc...
Trade Sanctions and Publishing. ASERS Publishing is committed to the principles of freedom of expression, and we believe strongly in the international dimension of science. Sharing information about science and health improves lives and creates new insight and value. We acknowledge that governments have legitimate interests in promoting human rights, security and terrorism concerns, the rule of law, and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We are committed to finding a balance between these interests, which will sometimes involve challenging government over-reach or over-interpretation.
