Open Access Rights with Clear Attribution
JCD publishes under an Open Access model so chronic disease evidence can be shared widely. Authors retain copyright while granting the public rights to read, reuse, and build on published work with proper attribution.
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
JCD articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license unless stated otherwise. This allows others to copy, distribute, adapt, and build upon the work when they provide appropriate credit to the authors and source.
CC BY 4.0 supports translation, educational use, and data driven research while preserving author recognition. It enables knowledge sharing across clinical, academic, and policy audiences without unnecessary access barriers.
Author Rights
Authors retain copyright of their work. By publishing in JCD, authors grant the journal the right to publish, distribute, and archive the article as part of the scholarly record.
Reader Rights
Readers may reuse, share, and adapt JCD articles for any lawful purpose, including educational and research use, as long as proper attribution is provided.
How to Credit the Work
Proper attribution ensures authors receive recognition for their contributions to chronic disease research.
- Include author names, article title, and journal name.
- Provide the DOI or permanent link to the published article.
- Indicate if changes were made to the original work.
- Do not imply author endorsement of derivative works.
An attribution example may include the article title, author list, journal, year of publication, and DOI. When reusing figures or tables, include the same attribution within the caption.
How CC BY Supports Impact
Open licensing helps evidence move into education, clinical practice, and innovation.
Education and Clinical Guidance
Educators and clinicians can reuse JCD content in teaching materials, training programs, and guideline development, accelerating translation of chronic disease evidence into care.
Adaptations and Derivative Works
Researchers can build on JCD findings for systematic reviews, policy briefs, or data driven tools. Adaptations are permitted as long as attribution is clear and changes are stated.
Support for Research Analytics
CC BY allows text and data mining for meta research, evidence synthesis, and health system analysis. This enables broader insights from chronic disease literature while preserving author credit.
Maintain Licensing Clarity
Authors should ensure all materials are shared under appropriate rights and disclosures.
- Confirm all coauthors agree to CC BY terms.
- Verify permissions for third party content.
- Disclose funding and potential conflicts clearly.
- Identify any restrictions on reuse within the manuscript.
- Use accurate citations and links to the final article.
For patient sensitive materials, ensure consent covers publication under Open Access licensing. If consent limits reuse, add clear restrictions in the manuscript and figure captions.
Permissions and Reuse
Authors are responsible for securing permission to reproduce third party content, including figures, tables, or copyrighted materials.
Figures and Images
Ensure any third party images or figures are used with permission and properly credited. If permissions are restricted, clearly state the reuse limitations.
Reuse Statements
Where reuse is limited, include a note in the figure caption or acknowledgments. This helps readers understand what can be shared under CC BY and what requires separate approval.
Funder and Institutional Requirements
The CC BY 4.0 license meets most funder and institutional Open Access requirements. Authors should confirm any additional obligations required by grants or sponsors.
Archiving and Repositories
Authors may deposit accepted manuscripts or published articles in institutional repositories with proper citation to the final version. This supports compliance and broader visibility.
Commercial Use
CC BY allows commercial reuse provided attribution is given. This enables translation, educational publishing, and healthcare innovation based on JCD research.
Maintain Integrity
Authors should ensure that all content is original, properly cited, and shared under acceptable rights. This protects the scholarly record and patient trust.
- Confirm that all content is original or licensed appropriately.
- Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.
- Maintain accuracy in data, figures, and citations.
- Report corrections promptly if errors are identified.
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Publish with Confidence
JCD Open Access licensing ensures your chronic disease research is discoverable and reusable while preserving author credit.
