Copyright and Open Access Licensing
The Journal of Carbohydrates publishes open access research that can be read and reused worldwide. Authors retain copyright while granting the journal permission to publish and distribute their work under a clear, trusted license.
Author Copyright Retention
Authors keep their copyright and grant publication rights to the journal.
By publishing in the Journal of Carbohydrates, authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article. This approach preserves author ownership and enables immediate open access for readers worldwide.
Authors may share their published article on personal websites, institutional repositories, and academic networks, provided that the official citation and licensing information are included.
Author Ownership
Copyright remains with the author(s) or their institution.
Publication Rights
Journal receives permission to publish and distribute the article.
Repository Sharing
Authors may archive and share the final article openly.
Open Access License
We use a clear license to enable reuse while protecting attribution.
Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, typically the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, unless funder requirements specify an alternative. This license allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work for any purpose, provided appropriate credit is given and changes are indicated. The license promotes collaboration and accelerates discovery in glycoscience and carbohydrate research.
Attribution Standard: Reusers must cite the original authors, article title, journal name, publication year, and link to the license. If changes are made, they must be clearly indicated.
Third-Party Material
Authors are responsible for securing permissions for reused content.
Any third-party images, tables, or figures that are not created by the authors must be accompanied by written permission from the rights holder. These materials must be clearly credited in the caption. If permission cannot be obtained, authors should remove or replace the content before publication.
Author Warranties and Responsibilities
Authors confirm that submitted work is original and ethically produced.
Originality
Ethical Compliance
Authorship Integrity
Data Accuracy
Corrections and Retractions
We maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
If errors are discovered after publication, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions as appropriate. Updated versions remain linked to the original record through version control and CrossMark, ensuring transparency for readers and researchers.
Sharing and Reuse Guidance
Open access licensing encourages responsible reuse with proper attribution.
Authors may share the final published PDF on personal webpages, institutional repositories, and academic networks, provided the official citation and license are displayed. Readers may reuse figures or portions of the article in presentations, educational materials, or derivative research as long as attribution is given and any changes are clearly indicated.
If your funding body or institution requires a specific license, inform the editorial office at submission so the appropriate license can be applied. For third-party content that cannot be released under the same license, clearly label those items and provide permission statements. This ensures the licensing status of each component of the article remains transparent to readers.
License Compatibility
Ensure that reused content aligns with the article license.
When incorporating third-party datasets, images, or software outputs, confirm that the original license permits reuse under open access terms. If a component cannot be shared under the same license, identify it clearly in the manuscript and provide the required permissions. This helps readers understand which parts of the article are fully reusable and which are restricted.
License Citation
Include the license when sharing or reusing the article.
When distributing the article or figures, include the full citation and the Creative Commons license link. This ensures downstream users understand reuse terms and preserves attribution to the original authors.
Publish Openly with Clear Rights
Keep your copyright, share your work, and support the global carbohydrate science community.
