Copyright License
Open access licensing protects author rights while enabling lawful reuse with attribution.
License Principles
Open access licensing allows sharing and reuse while preserving author attribution.
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal a publishing license. The license type is displayed in the published article and should align with funder requirements.
Clear licensing supports visibility, reuse, and compliance across clinical and educational settings.
Choosing the License
Select a license that aligns with funder expectations and reuse preferences.
Authors should review funder requirements early and confirm whether a specific Creative Commons license is required. The editorial office can confirm compatible options before acceptance.
Choosing a clear license improves reuse confidence for clinicians, educators, and policy teams.
- Confirm funder or institutional open access requirements
- Choose a license that allows appropriate reuse
- Ensure third party content permissions align with the license
- Display the license in the published article
License Display and Labeling
Clear labeling ensures readers understand reuse rights at a glance.
The published article includes a visible license statement and link. Figures and tables should retain license information when reused in presentations or educational materials.
Consistent labeling reduces confusion for libraries, clinicians, and educators.
Author Rights and Responsibilities
Authors retain key rights while granting permission to publish and preserve the work.
- Cite the original authors and article title
- Link to the published article and DOI
- Indicate if any changes were made
- Respect privacy and ethical restrictions
Attribution should include author names, article title, journal name, publication year, and DOI.
Author Reuse Rights
Authors may reuse their own work in presentations, teaching, and institutional repositories with proper citation.
Reuse should preserve the integrity of the published record and include a link to the final article and DOI.
When sharing accepted versions, clearly indicate that the final version is available on the journal site.
Reuse in grant reports or institutional reviews is permitted with clear attribution.
Reuse Scenarios
Common reuse includes education, clinical training, and guideline development.
Education
Teaching materials may reuse figures with proper attribution.
Clinical Training
Cardiology protocols may be shared with clear licensing notes.
Policy Reports
Evidence summaries may cite and link to the published article.
Translations
Adaptations are allowed with clear attribution and integrity.
Third Party Content
Authors must obtain permission for third party figures, tables, or instruments.
If permission is not granted, replace third party content with original materials compatible with open access licensing.
Commercial reuse may require additional permission depending on the license terms.
Attribution Format
Clear attribution ensures reuse is ethical and compliant.
- Author names and article title
- Journal name and publication year
- License statement and link
- DOI and persistent URL
Attribution should be visible in reused figures, tables, and educational materials.
Commercial Reuse
Commercial reuse must respect the selected license and any third party permissions.
If a license restricts commercial use, users should request permission before reuse in commercial products or services.
Authors should confirm that third party material permissions allow the intended reuse pathway.
Clear licensing statements reduce ambiguity for clinical publishers and guideline developers.
Repository Deposit
Authors may deposit the final published article in repositories with full citation details.
Repository deposits support long term access and compliance reporting.
When sharing accepted versions, include a link to the published article and note any differences.
Deposits should retain license statements to ensure reuse rights remain clear.
Funder and Institutional Compliance
Licensing supports compliance with funder mandates and institutional policies.
Include grant numbers and funder names in the manuscript to support reporting. The editorial office can confirm license compatibility before acceptance.
Clear compliance planning prevents delays during production and ensures timely publication.
Early planning reduces administrative delays at acceptance.
This planning supports audit readiness.
License Summary
Clear licensing improves visibility, reuse, and compliance for heart research.
Authors should verify license alignment with funder requirements before acceptance.
Reuse must preserve attribution and avoid implying endorsement by authors or the journal.
Clear license labeling supports confidence for libraries and clinical educators.
Publish Open Access with Confidence
Clear licensing supports visibility and ethical reuse of cardiovascular evidence.
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