Open Access Statement
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (IJCEO) is committed to the principles of Gold Open Access. All content is freely available to readers worldwide without subscription fees or registration barriers. By removing access restrictions, IJCEO ensures that scientific knowledge in ophthalmology reaches the widest possible audience and contributes to advancing global eye health.
Principles of Open Access
- Immediate Access: All published articles are available online immediately upon publication.
- Free to Read: No subscription or payment is required to access full-text articles.
- Author Rights: Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
- Reuse and Redistribution: Articles may be shared, reused, and adapted for any lawful purpose with appropriate citation.
- Global Reach: Research is accessible to clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and the public worldwide.
Licensing Policy
All articles published in IJCEO are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon published work, even commercially, provided the original author and source are credited.
Benefits for Authors
- Increased Visibility: Articles are freely available, resulting in higher readership and citation potential.
- Rapid Dissemination: Research findings are accessible without delay to both academic and clinical communities.
- Compliance: Meets funder mandates and institutional open access requirements worldwide.
- Long-Term Access: Articles are permanently archived in trusted repositories (Portico, LOCKSS, institutional repositories).
Funder and Institutional Compliance
Many funding bodies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Wellcome Trust, and European Commission, require open access dissemination of research results. IJCEO’s publishing model ensures compliance with these mandates. Authors are encouraged to deposit their published articles in institutional or subject repositories to maximize visibility.
Accessibility Commitment
IJCEO ensures that published content is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. Articles are formatted for compatibility with screen readers and comply with WCAG accessibility standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost for readers?
No. Readers can access all IJCEO articles free of charge.
What license governs IJCEO publications?
All publications are governed by the CC BY 4.0 License, the most permissive open access license.
Can authors share their work on repositories and personal websites?
Yes. Authors are free to share both preprints and final published articles with proper citation and DOI reference.
How does IJCEO guarantee long-term access?
Through partnerships with archiving services like Portico and LOCKSS, IJCEO ensures permanent preservation and global availability of its content.