Open Access Licensing

Accepted articles are published under open access terms that allow broad sharing with proper attribution. The specific Creative Commons license is communicated clearly at acceptance and included with the published article.

Understanding Creative Commons

Creative Commons licenses clarify how others may reuse your work while protecting attribution and integrity. The license assigned to your article is indicated on the final published version and should be cited whenever the article is shared or reused.

• Attribution is always required, including the DOI and journal citation.
• Some licenses restrict commercial reuse or the creation of derivatives.
• License terms apply to the article unless third party content is excluded.

Commercial Use and Adaptations

Commercial reuse or adaptation is permitted only when the assigned license allows it. Users must respect any restrictions on modifications, and all derivative works must credit the original publication.

Author and Institutional Use

Authors are encouraged to share their work widely to increase visibility and citations. Institutions may also archive and distribute articles for teaching, training, and compliance reporting.

• Post the published version on personal or institutional websites.
• Use figures and data in lectures, presentations, or internal reports.
• Include the article in theses, dissertations, or training materials.

What You Can Do With JBMB Content

Open access licensing allows reuse while maintaining attribution and integrity. The following activities are generally permitted under standard Creative Commons terms.

• Share or distribute the article in print or digital form.
• Use figures and tables with proper citation and license notice.
• Link to the final published article for teaching or training.
• Deposit the article in institutional repositories with DOI references.

Attribution and Integrity

Proper attribution safeguards author credit and ensures readers can locate the authoritative version. All reuse should link back to the JBMB version of record.

• Include full author list, article title, journal name, and DOI.
• Indicate whether any modifications were made to the original.
• Preserve figure legends and citation notes when reusing graphics.

Reuse Requirements

To protect the scholarly record, all reuse must include clear citation and license information. This ensures readers can verify the version of record and respect author rights.

• Provide full citation details including journal name and DOI.
• Indicate the license type and link to the license text.
• Identify any modifications made to the original content.

Third Party Content

If an article contains images, figures, or data from third party sources, the author must secure permission for publication and reuse. Such content may not be covered by the same license as the main article.

• Obtain written permission for reused figures or substantial excerpts.
• Credit original sources in figure legends or acknowledgements.
• Label any restrictions on reuse for third party material.

Preprints and Accepted Manuscripts

JBMB allows submission of manuscripts that have appeared as preprints, provided authors disclose prior posting and link to the final published version after acceptance. Preprints should clearly reference the JBMB article of record once available.

• Update preprint records with the DOI and publication citation.
• Do not present preprint versions as the final peer reviewed article.

Author Archiving Rights

Authors may archive accepted or published versions in repositories or personal websites, provided that the DOI and citation to JBMB are included. Review the data archiving policy for additional guidance.

How to Request Permission

If you need additional permissions or have questions about reuse, contact the editorial office at [email protected]. We can provide clarification on licensing terms and proper attribution practices. Requests are typically addressed promptly within standard business timelines.