Open Access Policy
CJNCP is an open access journal. All articles are freely available online upon publication, and reuse is granted under a clear Creative Commons license displayed on each article page. This policy explains what open access means at CJNCP, what rights authors retain, how repositories and libraries can reuse content and metadata, and how we support funder and institutional mandates.
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Principles
- Immediate access: Articles are accessible worldwide at publication without paywalls.
- Transparent licensing: A human- and machine-readable license appears on each article; PDF and HTML galleys include clear license statements.
- Rights retention: Authors keep key rights while granting the journal a license to publish and preserve the version of record.
- Repository support: We encourage deposit in institutional/subject repositories and expose machine-readable metadata via OAI-PMH.
- Integrity of the record: Corrections and updates are linked from article pages and propagated to indexers when feasible.
Licenses and reuse permissions
CJNCP uses Creative Commons licenses so that readers and institutions know exactly what reuse is allowed. The license listed on the article page governs that article’s reuse. Below is a plain-language summary to guide typical scenarios:
| Scenario | What you may do | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching materials | Distribute and adapt figures/tables and excerpts | Include attribution, link to the version of record, state changes; follow article license |
| Clinical protocols | Incorporate checklists/algorithms into protocols | Retain credit lines and license; verify third-party items with restrictive terms |
| Translations | Translate articles or sections | Credit authors and journal; indicate it is a translation; follow license (ND licenses may restrict) |
| Commercial reuse | Use in paid courses, apps, or products (license permitting) | Only where the license allows commercial use; otherwise request permission from rights holder |
| Systematic reviews/meta-analyses | Quote, reproduce figures, and mine text/data | Attribute; respect license; note third-party restrictions if flagged in captions |
Third-party content (e.g., proprietary scales, images with separate permissions) may carry different terms. Such items include credit lines that supersede the article’s general license.
Author rights and rights retention
Authors retain copyright in their articles. By accepting publication, authors grant CJNCP a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and preserve the version of record (VoR). Authors may:
- Deposit the accepted manuscript (AAM) and, where the license permits, the VoR in repositories with a full citation and a link to the VoR.
- Reuse figures, tables, and reasonable text excerpts in future works with attribution and license compliance.
- Comply with funder and institutional mandates for open access and data sharing.
Version and repository policy
CJNCP supports self-archiving to maximize reach and preservation. The following table summarizes typical permissions; always check the article’s license and our Repository Policy.
| Version | Where you may deposit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted manuscript (preprint) | Preprint servers and personal/institutional sites | Disclose preprint at submission; update with link to VoR once published |
| Accepted manuscript (AAM) | Institutional/subject/generalist repositories | Include citation, article license, and link to VoR; label clearly as AAM |
| Version of record (VoR) | Repositories and professional pages (license permitting) | Retain license and attribution; link to VoR to ensure access to updates/corrections |
CJNCP does not require an embargo for the open-access VoR. If any embargo applies to the AAM (rare), it will be stated on the Repository Policy page.
Text and data mining (TDM)
CJNCP supports lawful text and data mining consistent with the license displayed on each article. We expose machine-readable metadata via article HTML (including structured data), sitemaps, and our OAI-PMH endpoint (/oai) to aid harvesting by libraries, repositories, and scholarly tools. Automated clients should use reasonable request rates and respect any restrictions on third-party materials noted in figure captions or credit lines.
Funder and institutional compliance
Our open access model and repository-friendly policies are designed to help authors comply with common mandates. Authors are responsible for checking specific funder requirements (e.g., required license type, repository choice, metadata fields). The editorial office can provide acceptance letters, citation metadata, and license confirmations to support grant reporting and audits.
Compliance tips
- Include funder names and award numbers in the manuscript metadata at submission.
- Use authenticated ORCID iDs for all authors to aid compliance tracking and discovery.
- Deposit the permitted version in the required repository, including the license and a VoR link.
- Choose the license option that matches your funder’s policy when options are offered at acceptance.
Article Processing Charges (APCs) and waivers
APC details (if applicable) are posted on our Article Processing Charges page. Where APCs apply, they are requested only after acceptance and do not influence editorial decisions. Waiver and discount requests are considered according to our Waiver Policy, with particular attention to authors without funding or from low-resource settings.
- Submission and peer review: Free and independent of ability to pay.
- Billing: Issued to the corresponding author or designated payer after acceptance.
- Transparency: Any applicable fees support peer review management, production, hosting, preservation, and platform maintenance.
Third-party content
Authors are responsible for ensuring that third-party materials (e.g., images, instruments, proprietary scales) are compatible with the article license or are used under separate permission. Items with more restrictive terms must include a clear credit line that overrides the article’s general license. Where necessary, we will mark such items to avoid misleading readers about reuse rights.
- Clinical images: Require consent and de-identification; include consent statements in the manuscript.
- Scales and questionnaires: Verify licensing terms, cite original sources, and provide permissions when required.
- Logos and trademarks: Use only when necessary for identification; avoid implying endorsement.
Accessibility and inclusive reuse
Open access includes accessibility. We strive to provide accessible HTML and tagged PDFs, with semantic headings, alternative text for images, and proper table headers. Authors should avoid color-only encoding and supply plain-language summaries where feasible to broaden clinical uptake. Accessible content improves discoverability and enables responsible reuse in teaching and practice.
Corrections, updates, and withdrawals
We correct the scholarly record when needed via corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retractions in accordance with our Withdrawal Policy. Article pages link bi-directionally to updates, and we refresh metadata so repositories and indexers can propagate changes. The license attached to the version of record continues to apply unless explicitly changed in a notice.
Frequently asked questions
Is every CJNCP article free to read?
Yes. All articles are openly available at publication. The license displayed on each article page explains how the content can be reused.
Which Creative Commons license does CJNCP use?
See the license notice on the article page and our Copyright and Licensing Policy for definitions. If options are offered at acceptance, select the one that meets your funder’s requirements.
Can I deposit my paper in a repository?
Yes. Repository deposit is encouraged following the permissions summarized above and our Repository Policy. Include a full citation, the license, and a link to the version of record.
Does CJNCP allow preprints?
Yes. You may post a preprint before submission. Disclose the preprint during submission and update it with a link to the version of record after publication.
Do APCs influence editorial decisions?
No. Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, ethics, and relevance. Where fees apply, they are requested only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are assessed independently.
How does CJNCP support TDM?
We expose structured metadata via article HTML and the OAI-PMH endpoint (/oai). Mining of full text is permitted where consistent with article licenses and any third-party restrictions.
What about figures with separate permissions?
Follow the credit line in the figure/table caption. If reuse is restricted, obtain permission from the rights holder before reuse.
Related policies
Copyright and Licensing • Repository Policy • Article Processing Charges • Waiver Policy • Withdrawal Policy • Privacy Statement