Copyright LicenseInternational Journal of Cell
IJC publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Authors retain copyright while enabling broad reuse with proper attribution.
License Overview
Under the CC BY 4.0 license, readers may share and adapt published work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that proper credit is given to the original authors and source.
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal a license to publish and distribute the article. This model maximizes visibility, supports collaboration, and enables reuse in education and research.
All reuse must preserve attribution, include the license link, and indicate if changes were made. This supports long term reuse in cell biology research.
Key Points
- Authors retain copyright
- Published under CC BY 4.0
- Reuse allowed with attribution
- Changes must be indicated
- License link required
- No paywall restrictions
Author Rights and Journal Rights
Authors keep ownership of their work and may reuse their articles in theses, repositories, and presentations without requesting additional permission. The journal receives a non exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article.
Authors may share the published version immediately through institutional or disciplinary repositories, personal websites, and professional networks, provided the citation and license details are included.
This licensing framework supports broad dissemination and ensures cellular evidence can be accessed and applied by researchers and educators.
Repository deposits should use the final published version to preserve citation accuracy.
What CC BY 4.0 Allows
Sharing
Users may copy and redistribute the article in any medium or format with appropriate attribution.
Adaptation
Users may remix, transform, and build upon the work for any purpose with proper credit.
Commercial Use
Commercial reuse is permitted as long as attribution is maintained and changes are disclosed.
Educational Use
Articles may be used in teaching, laboratory training, and course materials without additional permissions.
Research Reuse
Figures and data can be reused in new studies with proper citation and license details.
Policy and Guidelines
Findings can inform reports, guidelines, and standards with appropriate attribution.
Reuse Scenarios and Requirements
Laboratory Manuals
Methods and figures may be reused in laboratory manuals with full citation and license details.
Educational Content
Course materials and training modules may include IJC content with attribution.
Translations
Translated versions are permitted when the original source is cited and changes are described. Software documentation may reuse methods with attribution.
Author Responsibilities
Authors must ensure that all content can be licensed under CC BY 4.0 and that third party materials are properly cleared.
Obtain permissions for images, tables, or data owned by others and provide credit lines.
Remove identifiers and secure consent for any patient images or sensitive data.
Apply appropriate data licenses and disclose any restrictions in the data availability statement.
Provide funding and conflict of interest disclosures to maintain transparency.
Third Party Materials and Permissions
If your manuscript includes figures, tables, or datasets owned by another organization, you must obtain written permission for reuse under CC BY 4.0 or provide evidence that the material is already licensed for reuse.
Permission requests should be completed before acceptance to avoid delays. Provide a clear credit line that identifies the original source and any licensing restrictions.
For proprietary reagents or datasets, describe any access restrictions and document the terms of reuse.
Attribution Guidance
Attribution should include the article title, author names, journal name, year, and DOI. If content is modified, indicate that changes were made. Include a link to the CC BY 4.0 license.
Example attribution: Author(s). Article title. International Journal of Cell. Year. DOI. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
For data or figure reuse, cite both the article and the source dataset when applicable. If you adapt a figure, note the adaptation in the caption.
Questions and Support
If you have questions about licensing, reuse permissions, or third party materials, contact the editorial office before submission. Early clarification helps avoid delays at acceptance.
Licensing information is also included in the author guidelines and on the published article landing page. We respond within 24 business hours.
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