Open Access Policy
Policy Overview
The International Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Research (IJCAR) follows a full open access model, ensuring that all published research articles are immediately and permanently available online to everyone, without subscription charges or access barriers. All articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
“IJCAR is dedicated to removing barriers to scientific knowledge — empowering global access, collaboration, and innovation.”
Core Principles of Our Open Access Policy
- All articles are free to read, download, and share immediately after publication.
- No registration or subscription is required to access journal content.
- Authors retain copyright of their work under CC BY 4.0.
- Reuse is permitted for any lawful purpose, provided appropriate credit is given.
- Open access enhances visibility, discoverability, and citation impact for authors.
License and Reuse Permissions
IJCAR’s content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows users to copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, as long as the original source and authors are credited.
Author Rights
- Authors retain full copyright and grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish the article.
- Authors can deposit their published article in institutional or subject repositories.
- Authors are free to share their work on personal websites, preprint servers, or social networks immediately upon publication.
Repository and Archiving Policy
IJCAR supports long-term preservation and discoverability through multiple archiving networks:
- LOCKSS and CLOCKSS (digital preservation).
- PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN).
- Zenodo and OpenAIRE repositories.
Benefits of Open Access Publishing with IJCAR
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Immediate Access | Readers can access all content instantly without paywalls. |
| Global Visibility | Open access ensures broader readership and higher citation potential. |
| Author Control | Authors maintain ownership and decide on reuse of their work. |
| Knowledge Equity | Researchers from developing nations gain equal access to knowledge. |
| Compliance | Meets mandates by Plan S, Horizon Europe, NIH, and cOAlition S funders. |
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
To sustain the open access model, IJCAR charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted papers. Fee waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income countries as per our Waiver Policy.
Compliance with Open Access Mandates
- IJCAR is indexed in open access directories and repositories (DOAJ, OpenAIRE, Zenodo).
- All metadata and full texts are openly accessible under OAI-PMH standards.
- Authors can meet institutional or funder OA deposit requirements easily.
Open Access Policy Summary
| Aspect | Policy |
|---|---|
| License Type | CC BY 4.0 International |
| Author Copyright | Authors retain full rights |
| Access Fees | None (fully open access) |
| Reuse Permission | Allowed with proper attribution |
| Embargo Period | None (immediate access) |
| Archiving | LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, PKP PN, Zenodo |
Ethical Open Access Commitment
IJCAR ensures that open access practices are consistent with global publishing ethics frameworks, including:
- COPE Code of Conduct
- DOAJ Open Access Principles
- ICMJE Publication Recommendations
- SPARC Open Access Standards
Contact Information
For open access or policy-related queries:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.anesthesiaresjournal.com