Open Access Statement
Open Access Policy Overview
The International Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Research (IJCAR) is a fully open access journal committed to making scientific research freely available to anyone, anywhere in the world. We believe that open dissemination of research accelerates knowledge sharing, fosters collaboration, and contributes to improved healthcare outcomes globally.
“IJCAR ensures that all published articles are accessible to readers without financial, legal, or technical barriers.”
Creative Commons Licensing (CC BY 4.0)
All articles published in IJCAR are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to:
- Read, download, and share the article freely.
- Copy, distribute, and transmit the work in any medium or format.
- Adapt or build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial use,
- Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author and source.
Author Rights and Copyright
IJCAR allows authors to retain full copyright of their work. Authors grant the publisher the non-exclusive right to publish and disseminate their article online. This model ensures that researchers maintain ownership while benefiting from global visibility and citation potential.
Benefits of Open Access Publishing
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Free Accessibility | Readers worldwide can access IJCAR articles without subscription or login. |
| Higher Citation and Visibility | Open access increases readership, citation rates, and academic impact. |
| Knowledge Equity | Researchers in low- and middle-income regions gain equal access to global research findings. |
| Immediate Publication | Accepted papers are published online as soon as final versions are ready. |
| Author Rights Protection | Authors retain copyright and control over reuse under CC BY 4.0 license. |
Archiving and Indexing
To ensure long-term preservation and accessibility, all IJCAR publications are archived in trusted repositories and indexed across major databases including: DOAJ, CrossRef, Zenodo, and Google Scholar.
Compliance with Funding and Institutional Policies
IJCAR complies with open access mandates from institutions, funding bodies, and international organizations such as:
- Plan S and cOAlition S open access requirements.
- NIH Public Access Policy (USA).
- European Commission’s Horizon Europe Open Access Framework.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
To support open access publication, IJCAR levies a reasonable Article Processing Charge (APC). Fee waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income regions, following our Waiver Policy.
Open Access and Reuse Policy Summary
| Aspect | Policy |
|---|---|
| License | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) |
| Article Access | Freely available to all readers immediately upon publication |
| Reuse Permission | Allowed with proper attribution |
| Author Copyright | Authors retain copyright of their published work |
| Archiving | LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, PKP PN, and Zenodo |
Open Access and Ethics
IJCAR’s open access policy is guided by the principles of ethical publishing and transparency as endorsed by:
- Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
- Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
- Open Access Scholarly Information Sourcebook (OASIS)
Contact Information
For queries related to open access or reuse permissions:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.anesthesiaresjournal.com