Copyright and License Statement

The Bangladesh Journal of Advanced Clinical Research (BJACR) is dedicated to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring the widest possible dissemination of scholarly work through its open-access publishing model. The policies outlined below establish the framework for copyright ownership, licensing terms, author rights, and user responsibilities.

 

Copyright Policy

Author Retains Copyright

  • Ownership: Authors maintain full copyright over their work after acceptance. This means authors preserve the legal rights to use, reproduce, adapt, and distribute their articles in any medium or format.
  • Unrestricted Use by Authors: Authors may incorporate their published work into future research, books, teaching materials, or conference presentations without requiring permission from BJACR.
  • Legal Protection: Retention of copyright ensures authors remain the primary rights holders, safeguarding their intellectual contributions against unauthorized exploitation.

 

Grant of License to BJACR

  • Non-Exclusive License: Upon submission, authors grant BJACR a non-exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license to:
    • Publish the article in both digital and print formats.
    • Archive the work in permanent repositories.
    • Disseminate the article through indexing services, databases, and partner platforms.
  • Purpose of License: This license enables BJACR to fulfill its role as a global distributor of knowledge while allowing authors to retain copyright and reuse rights.

 

Author Rights Post-Publication

  • Self-Archiving (Green Open Access): Authors are permitted and encouraged to deposit their accepted manuscripts or final published versions in:
    • Institutional repositories.
    • Academic social networks (e.g., ResearchGate, Academia.edu).
    • Personal or departmental websites.
  • Attribution Requirement: Deposited versions must include proper citation to BJACR’s version of record with an active DOI link.
  • Reuse of Material: Authors may reuse figures, tables, and excerpts from their articles in derivative works (e.g., textbooks, policy reports) without prior permission, provided attribution is given.

 

License Policy

Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC)

  • All articles in BJACR are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) License.
  • This license allows others to copy, distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon published work, but strictly for non-commercial purposes, and always with proper attribution.

Attribution Clause

  • Users must credit the original authors and BJACR as the source.
  • A link to the official Creative Commons license must be included.
  • Any modifications, translations, or adaptations must be clearly indicated.
  • Attribution must not suggest endorsement by the authors or BJACR.

Non-Commercial Use Clause

  • Content may only be used for educational, academic, and research purposes.
  • Examples of permitted uses include:
    • Course readings and classroom presentations.
    • Inclusion in theses or dissertations.
    • Sharing within research consortia, nonprofit organizations, or open repositories.
  • Commercial use (such as reprinting in paid books, use in corporate training programs, or selling journal content) is strictly prohibited without written permission.

 

Permitted Uses

  • Educational Use: Articles may be freely used in university courses, training workshops, and continuing medical education programs.
  • Research Use: Content may be incorporated into systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and academic studies without restriction.
  • Library and Institutional Use: Institutions may archive, reproduce, and disseminate BJACR content for non-commercial purposes.
  • Translations: Non-commercial translations are permitted if attribution is maintained and the work is clearly identified as an adaptation.

 

Prohibited Uses Without Permission

  • Commercial Exploitation: Articles cannot be sold, licensed, or redistributed for profit without explicit permission from BJACR.
  • Derivative Works for Profit: Adaptations such as translations, compilations, or anthologies produced for commercial sale require prior written approval.
  • Misrepresentation: Users must not falsely attribute endorsement or authorship to BJACR or its contributors.

 

Compliance with Funding Requirements

  • Open Access Mandates: BJACR’s CC BY-NC licensing ensures compliance with policies set by global research funding agencies (e.g., NIH, Wellcome Trust, Horizon Europe) that require open access dissemination.
  • Institutional Policies: Authors can meet institutional open access requirements by archiving their accepted or published versions in designated repositories.
  • Funder Acknowledgment: Authors must acknowledge funding sources within their manuscripts to maintain compliance and transparency.

 

Responsibilities of Authors and Users

Author Responsibilities

  • Ensure that their manuscripts contain no copyrighted material from third parties without permission.
  • Properly acknowledge and cite any borrowed material.
  • Guarantee originality and compliance with ethical research standards.

User Responsibilities

  • Respect the terms of the CC BY-NC license.
  • Provide accurate attribution when using BJACR content.
  • Avoid commercial exploitation of BJACR articles without authorization.
  • Report suspected misuse of content to the editorial office.