Copyright and Licensing

Author Rights and Retention of Copyright

At the Journal of Clinical Intensive Care and Medicine (JCICM), authors retain full copyright to their published work. By submitting to JCICM, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, and distribute the work in print and electronic formats. This approach empowers authors to reuse, distribute, and adapt their work without restrictions.

Open Licensing Model

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows:

  • Reproduction and distribution of the work in any medium.
  • Adaptation, remixing, and transformation of the work.
  • Commercial and non-commercial use of the work.
  • Mandatory attribution to the original authors and journal.

Publisher Responsibilities

JCICM ensures that all licensing terms are transparent and accessible. Published works are deposited in digital archives and repositories, accompanied by license metadata to guarantee discoverability and legal clarity.

Third-Party Content

Authors must secure permission to use copyrighted third-party material (e.g., images, figures, or datasets) before submission. If such material is included, appropriate acknowledgments and permissions must be provided. Content without secured permission cannot be published.

Attribution Requirements

When reusing or citing work published in JCICM, proper credit must be given to the original authors, article title, journal name, volume, issue, and DOI link. Example citation:

Doe J, Smith A. Advances in Mechanical Ventilation in Critical Care. Journal of Clinical Intensive Care and Medicine. 2025;10(2):123-134. doi:10.1234/jcicm.2025.12345

Compliance with Funding Mandates

Many funding agencies require open access licensing. JCICM’s CC BY 4.0 licensing ensures compliance with policies from organizations such as the NIH, Wellcome Trust, European Research Council, and others.

FAQs

Can I post my article on my institutional repository? Yes, authors may deposit the final published PDF in repositories immediately after publication.

Can others adapt or translate my work? Yes, provided proper attribution is given under CC BY 4.0.

Can commercial entities reuse my article? Yes, commercial reuse is permitted under CC BY 4.0 with attribution.

Do I need to request permission to share my own work? No, authors retain full rights to their work.