Copyright and License
Journal of Lung Cancer Epidemiology (JLCE) publishes open access content so research can be reused with proper attribution.
Licensing clarifies author rights and responsible reuse conditions.
Key rights retained by authors
Copyright retention
Authors retain copyright under open access terms.
Reuse rights
Reuse figures and text in future work with citation.
Institutional sharing
Deposit accepted versions in repositories.
Teaching use
Use content in training or academic courses.
Grant compliance
Licensing supports funder mandates.
Public visibility
Open licenses increase legal reuse and citation.
Translation rights
Authors may translate work with proper attribution.
Media use
Share summaries or visuals with media outlets.
How licensing works
License agreement
Corresponding authors complete the license after acceptance.
Creative Commons terms
Articles are published under open access licenses.
Attribution requirements
Reuse must include proper citation to the original work.
Commercial reuse
Allowed according to license terms and attribution rules.
Derivative works
Adaptations must preserve citation and reuse conditions.
Compliance
License terms align with common funder policies.
Author confirmation
All coauthors must agree to licensing terms.
Transparency
Any restrictions are described in the published article.
Responsibilities for third party content
Permission required
Secure written permission for reused figures or tables.
Credit lines
Include proper credit lines for reused material.
License checks
Confirm that reuse is allowed under the source license.
Documentation
Provide permissions during submission.
Replacement
Replace content that cannot be cleared for reuse.
Avoid infringement
Do not use copyrighted material without permission.
Adaptations
Permissions may be needed for adapted content.
Records
Retain permission documents for your records.
Reuse and attribution essentials
Citations
Cite the original article when reusing text or figures.
Integrity
Maintain the integrity of the original data and conclusions.
Modification notices
Indicate any changes made to reused material.
No endorsement
Do not imply endorsement by the journal or authors.
License respect
Ensure reuse complies with the published license.
DOI links
Link to the published DOI when sharing widely.
Clear captions
Note adaptations or excerpts in figure captions.
Practical licensing questions
If you reuse a figure from another source, secure written permission and include a credit line that matches the source requirements.
If your institution requires a specific license, contact the editorial office before acceptance so we can confirm available options.
Questions about licensing or reuse can be directed to [email protected].
Choosing the right license
Confirm the license required by funders or institutions early, especially for government or charity grants.
Discuss license choices with coauthors to avoid delays during acceptance.
If third party material is included, ensure the source license is compatible with open access reuse.
Common reuse pathways
Conference slides
Reuse figures in presentations with proper citation.
Policy briefs
Share summaries with agencies when attribution is clear.
Teaching materials
Use content in academic courses with citation to the published article.
Translations
Translate content if attribution and license terms are preserved.
Media outreach
Share visuals with media outlets while preserving credit lines.
Repository deposits
Deposit accepted versions in institutional repositories with DOI links.
How authors typically share work
Many authors share figures in grant reports, policy briefings, or conference materials. Always include the published citation and DOI.
If your institution requires a specific license for public health dissemination, confirm the license before acceptance.
Third party content checks
Figures and tables
Confirm reuse permissions for any reproduced figures.
Data sources
Cite source datasets and respect reuse limits in data agreements.
Government materials
Verify reuse terms for public agency reports or maps.
Patient materials
Obtain explicit permissions for images or case details.
Citing reused content
Always include the full citation, DOI, and license statement when reusing JLCE content.
When adapting figures, note that the work is adapted and retain the attribution line.
Document permissions clearly
If you reuse third party material, retain the original credit line in the caption.
List any permissions in the acknowledgments or cover letter for transparency.
Need Support From JLCE?
For policy, submission, or editorial questions, contact [email protected].
