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The discussion centers on concerns regarding copyright issues after submitting a paper for publication. The author received a notification from the publisher about potentially using previously published material due to including screenshots from a Casio calculator app in their article. The author seeks clarification on whether this constitutes a copyright violation and how to obtain permission for using the images. Suggestions include contacting Casio for permission or replacing the screenshots with original sketches or diagrams created using Photoshop. The importance of discussing these concerns directly with the editors is emphasized for clarity and guidance on how to proceed with the revisions.
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hi guys
I am trying to publish a paper and finally it got a moderate revision, but there is a little problem :
after submitting the revisions which wasn't much, I received an email from the publisher saying "We notice that you may have used previously published material in your article" , the paper was about using some technique i created using Calculators to solve a complicated equation, i download a Casio calculator app and used screen shots from it for the instructions?
is that a copyright violation, I don't understand how is that is a previously published material ?
the publisher need a "request for permission" but i don't know how to get one ? i mean should i contact Casio company?
- would it be possible to replace all the Casio calculator photos on my article with the screens only or maybe a sketch diagram using Photoshop? and resubmit the article?
 
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Rather than have us guess, it would be better for you to discuss this with the editors.
 
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