Copyright and Licensing
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (IJCEO) is committed to ensuring clarity and transparency in its copyright and licensing policies. Authors retain significant rights over their published works while granting the journal the license to disseminate, archive, and index their contributions globally. IJCEO adopts the principles of open access and complies with international best practices for copyright management in scholarly publishing.
Copyright Policy
Authors publishing with IJCEO retain the copyright of their articles. By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to grant IJCEO a non-exclusive license to publish the work, including electronic dissemination, indexing, and archiving. This model protects author rights while enabling global access and long-term preservation.
Licensing Terms
All articles in IJCEO are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source (IJCEO), and that any modifications are indicated.
Author Rights
- Authors retain copyright of their published work.
- Authors may deposit their published version (PDF) in institutional or subject repositories.
- Authors may reuse figures, tables, and text in future works with proper citation.
- Authors may present their published content at conferences or seminars without restrictions.
Third-Party Content
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for any third-party copyrighted material (e.g., figures, tables, or images) included in their manuscript. Proper acknowledgment must be provided in the article.
Reuse and Adaptation
Under the CC BY 4.0 license, readers are free to reuse and adapt IJCEO content in any format, provided attribution is maintained. Examples include:
- Educational use in lectures or training materials
- Translation of articles into other languages
- Inclusion in systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Integration with AI and machine-learning datasets
Compliance with Open Access Mandates
The licensing policy ensures compliance with major funders’ open access mandates, including NIH, Wellcome Trust, and Horizon Europe. Authors may deposit their articles in repositories such as PubMed Central or institutional archives immediately after publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do authors need to transfer copyright?
No. Authors retain copyright. They only grant IJCEO a license to publish and disseminate the work.
Which Creative Commons license does IJCEO use?
All articles are published under CC BY 4.0.
Can authors reuse their own work elsewhere?
Yes. Authors are free to reuse their published content in future works, presentations, or educational materials with proper citation.
Can readers use IJCEO articles commercially?
Yes. Commercial reuse is permitted under CC BY 4.0 as long as attribution is provided.