Creative Commons Licensing
All articles are published under Creative Commons licenses that define how others may use, share, and adapt published content. Authors select a license at acceptance based on funder requirements and dissemination goals.
CC BY is the most permissive option and is commonly required by major funders. It allows reuse with attribution and clear indication of changes.
Open access licensing enables educational reuse, policy development, and clinical guideline incorporation while maintaining clear attribution to original authors.
Authors may also reuse their work in future publications, theses, or teaching materials without requesting permission when proper citation is provided.
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Licensing clarity reduces administrative delays and improves confidence for educators, clinicians, and policymakers who reuse published content.
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If you are unsure about reuse rights, contact the editorial office before acceptance. We can clarify licensing implications for funders.
Author Retained Rights
Authors may reuse their work in teaching, presentations, grant applications, and future publications without seeking additional permission.
Repository Deposit
Authors may deposit the published version in institutional repositories or personal websites immediately with proper citation.
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Permissions are required for any previously published figures, tables, or extended quotations. Documentation should allow open access reuse.
Reuse and Attribution
Users must provide proper attribution including author names, article title, journal, year, and DOI, and must indicate modifications.
Translations and Adaptations
Translations or derivative works are permitted under the selected license with clear attribution and documentation of changes.
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