When citing a figure taken from a paper in a thesis, it is essential to obtain permission from the copyright holder, which is often not the author. Simply adding a citation like "(taken from [reference])" is insufficient if the figure is copyrighted. Most figures in academic papers are protected under copyright law, necessitating formal permission to use them in your work. Always verify the copyright status before including such figures in your thesis.
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