Author Rights with Open Access Freedom
JPD publishes under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license. Authors retain copyright while granting broad permissions for sharing and reuse with proper attribution. This model supports immediate dissemination and long term access.
What CC BY 4.0 Means for JPD Authors
Author Rights
Authors retain copyright and publish under an open access license. This preserves author ownership while allowing broad distribution and reuse by the scholarly community. Your work remains yours while reaching the widest possible audience.
Reuse Permissions
CC BY 4.0 allows others to copy, distribute, remix, transform, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as they provide proper attribution. This flexibility supports education, clinical practice, and policy impact.
Attribution Standards
Reuse must include clear credit to the author, a link to the license, and an indication of whether changes were made. Attribution ensures recognition, protects the scholarly record, and maintains ethical reuse.
Global Compliance
CC BY 4.0 is widely accepted by institutions and funders. It supports open access mandates while preserving author credit and research integrity.
Core Permissions and Responsibilities
CC BY 4.0 provides generous reuse rights while requiring transparent attribution and ethical integrity.
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
Why CC BY 4.0
Open access is most effective when it can be shared and reused without barriers. CC BY 4.0 enables educators, clinicians, and policy makers to use published findings in training materials, clinical guidelines, and public resources while preserving author credit.
How to Attribute
Attribution should include author names, article title, Journal of Psychological Disorders, year, and DOI link. If changes are made, those changes should be clearly noted so readers can trace the original source.
Reuse and Integrity
CC BY 4.0 permits broad reuse but does not allow misrepresentation of the original findings. Users must not suggest that authors or JPD endorse their adaptations. This protects the integrity of sensitive research.
Third Party Content
If your manuscript contains third party content, you are responsible for securing permissions. CC BY 4.0 applies only to content you have the rights to license. Disclose any limitations for reuse.
Compatibility with Funders
Many funding agencies require open licenses that allow broad reuse. CC BY 4.0 is widely accepted and supports compliance with institutional and funder mandates. It is globally recognized and helps authors meet policy requirements.
Reuse in Education and Practice
CC BY 4.0 enables educators to include JPD articles in teaching materials, training modules, and clinical guidelines without requesting permission each time. This supports timely mental health education and care improvement.
No Additional Restrictions
CC BY 4.0 does not allow additional legal or technological restrictions that would limit reuse. Avoid adding terms that conflict with the license to preserve openness and consistent access for all readers.
License in Archives
When archiving your article, include the CC BY 4.0 statement and link so repositories clearly communicate reuse rights. This supports discoverability and lawful reuse.
Attribution Examples
A strong attribution line includes author names, article title, Journal of Psychological Disorders, year, and DOI. If you adapt content, note that changes were made. These steps protect author credit and support transparency.
License and Repository Policies
Repositories and institutional websites should display the CC BY 4.0 license and link for each archived article. This clarity helps librarians, educators, and clinicians reuse content lawfully.
Author Ownership
Authors retain ownership of their work and can share it broadly in academic and clinical settings. This supports collaboration, teaching, and public engagement without unnecessary permission barriers.
Clinical Translation
Open licensing accelerates translation into practice. Clinicians and educators can integrate findings into training and guidelines while preserving the original attribution and research context.
JPD uses CC BY 4.0 to expand the reach of mental health research while preserving proper attribution and scholarly integrity. Open licensing supports global access.
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