Open Access Policy
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (IJCEO) is a Gold Open Access journal. This means that all articles are freely and immediately available to anyone, anywhere in the world, without subscription or access charges. Our policy aligns with international open access declarations, including the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), the Berlin Declaration, and the Bethesda Statement.
Key Features of Our Policy
- Immediate Access: All content is available online as soon as it is published.
- Free to Read: No subscriptions, login, or paywalls.
- Permissive Licensing: Content is distributed under the CC BY 4.0 License.
- Author Retention of Rights: Authors maintain copyright while granting IJCEO a publishing license.
- Repository Deposit: Authors may archive their work in institutional or subject repositories immediately.
- Compliance: Meets funder and institutional open access mandates globally.
Licensing Framework
All IJCEO publications are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows others to:
- Share, copy, and redistribute articles in any medium or format
- Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use
as long as proper credit is given to the original author(s) and the source.
Repository Policy
Authors are permitted to deposit the following versions of their manuscript:
- Preprint: Before peer review, in subject or institutional repositories.
- Accepted Manuscript: After peer review and acceptance, with a DOI link to the final version.
- Publisher’s Version: Final published PDF may also be deposited with attribution and DOI reference.
Funder and Institutional Mandates
IJCEO’s open access policy is designed to be fully compliant with funder mandates, including those from NIH, Wellcome Trust, European Commission (Horizon Europe), and Plan S. Authors may use grant funds to cover article processing charges (APCs).
Benefits for Authors and Readers
- Maximized visibility and citation impact
- Global access, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
- Long-term preservation through archiving services (Portico, LOCKSS)
- Support for interdisciplinary collaboration and education
Accessibility Commitment
All IJCEO articles are formatted for accessibility and comply with WCAG 2.1 standards. This ensures usability by readers with visual impairments and compatibility with assistive technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do readers need to pay to access IJCEO articles?
No. All content is free to read, download, and share.
Can authors reuse their own articles?
Yes. Authors retain copyright and may reuse their content freely with proper citation.
How does IJCEO support long-term preservation?
By partnering with Portico, LOCKSS, and institutional repositories, ensuring permanent availability of articles.
Does IJCEO comply with Plan S?
Yes. IJCEO’s CC BY licensing, repository deposit allowance, and immediate open access meet Plan S requirements.