Copyright and Licensing

Overview

The International Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Research (IJCAR) publishes all content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This licensing model ensures maximum dissemination, allowing readers, researchers, and educators worldwide to freely access and reuse published content.

“Authors retain copyright, and readers retain freedom — fostering global access and collaboration in anesthesiology research.”

Author Copyright Retention

Authors publishing in IJCAR retain the copyright of their work. By submitting a manuscript, authors grant IJCAR a non-exclusive right to publish, archive, and disseminate the content both online and in print. This ensures that authors remain the legal owners of their intellectual property while enabling open access dissemination under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Creative Commons License (CC BY 4.0)

Under the CC BY 4.0 License, readers are permitted to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
  • Use freely, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.
Note: No prior permission is required to reuse IJCAR content, provided attribution is clearly given.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for securing permissions for any copyrighted materials used within their manuscripts, such as images, tables, or figures from previously published sources.

  • All permissions must be documented and submitted along with the manuscript.
  • Proper citation and credit must be provided for all reused materials.
  • Failure to comply with copyright regulations may lead to manuscript rejection or retraction.

Reuse Permissions and Attribution Guidelines

Reuse Type Permission Required Attribution Needed
Educational use (teaching slides, handouts) No Yes, include author and journal name
Non-commercial distribution No Yes, cite DOI and link to article
Commercial reuse or translation No (under CC BY 4.0) Yes, clear credit with link to license
Reproduction in print media No Yes, must include license statement

License Statement Example

When reusing IJCAR content, please include the following license statement:

“This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.”

Copyright for Third-Party Content

Some articles may contain third-party materials (e.g., figures, charts, or photographs) not covered by the CC BY 4.0 license. Such content is clearly identified, and users must obtain permission directly from the copyright holder for reuse beyond fair use.

Publisher Rights and Responsibilities

  • Ensure transparent and ethical management of licensing and reuse policies.
  • Display the CC BY 4.0 license icon and link on every published article.
  • Protect author intellectual property while promoting open dissemination.

License Summary Table

Aspect Policy
License Type Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Author Copyright Authors retain full copyright
Reuse Rights Free reuse, redistribution, and adaptation allowed with attribution
License Icon CC BY 4.0
Third-Party Content Requires separate permission if not under CC BY 4.0

Compliance with Open Access Directives

IJCAR’s licensing policy aligns with international open access mandates and organizations, including:

Contact Information

For inquiries related to licensing or permissions, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.anesthesiaresjournal.com

Source: Adapted from anesthesiaresjournal.com/copyright-and-licensing and aligned with Creative Commons, COPE, ICMJE, and DOAJ guidelines.