Copyright and Licensing at IIIJ
IIIJ is an open access journal and supports broad reuse of published research across laboratory, clinical, and computational domains. Authors retain copyright to their work while granting the journal a license to publish. Articles are distributed under a Creative Commons license indicated in the published version.
In Vitro
Reuse of figures, protocols, and assay data
In Vivo
Ethical sharing of clinical and animal results
In Silico
Code, models, and data licensing clarity
Reuse Rights That Support Discovery
Laboratory Research
Open Methodology- Authors retain ownership of laboratory findings
- Permits reuse of figures with proper attribution
- Supports sharing of protocols and datasets
- Enhances reproducibility and educational use
Clinical Translation
Responsible Access- Protects participant privacy and ethical obligations
- Allows reuse of approved figures and tables
- Supports guideline development and policy use
- Enables knowledge transfer to clinical practice
Computational Work
Model Reuse- Clarifies reuse rights for algorithms and code
- Encourages citation of computational resources
- Supports derivative models and benchmarking
- Improves transparency in AI driven studies
Author Copyright
Authors retain copyright to their work and grant IIIJ the right to publish and distribute the article. This ensures authors can share their research widely while enabling the journal to disseminate and archive the final version of record.
Creative Commons Licensing
Articles are published under a Creative Commons license stated in the published version. The license allows readers to share and reuse content with proper attribution. If a specific license is required by funders or institutions, indicate this at submission so the correct license can be applied.
Third Party Content
If your manuscript includes material owned by others, you must obtain permission and cite the source. Provide documentation of permissions for images, figures, or data that are not original to the authors. Proper attribution and permissions avoid delays at production.
Reuse and Citation
All reuse must credit the original authors and cite the final published article. This protects the scholarly record and ensures that discoveries across laboratory, clinical, and computational domains are properly acknowledged.
Self Archiving
Authors may share the published article on personal websites, institutional repositories, or funding body archives in line with the license stated in the article. Self archiving improves access and helps meet institutional open access requirements.
Funder Mandates
If your funding agency requires a specific license or repository deposit, notify the editorial office at submission. We can align licensing and provide documentation that supports compliance and public access requirements.
Third Party Images and Data
When using images, tables, or data from other sources, obtain written permission and include a credit line in the manuscript. Ensure that reuse rights are compatible with open access distribution.
License Selection
The final license is listed in the published article. Most authors select broad reuse licenses to maximize impact. If you require a more restrictive option for specific reasons, discuss it with the editorial office before acceptance. Early notice prevents production delays.
Reuse of Figures and Tables
Readers may reuse figures and tables under the license terms, provided proper attribution is given. Authors should ensure that figure sources and permissions are clearly documented to avoid restrictions on reuse.
Derivative Works
Creative Commons licenses allow derivative works as specified by the selected license. Derivative works must credit the original authors and indicate any changes, preserving transparency in the scholarly record. This enables responsible reuse in future studies.
Educational and Conference Use
Authors and readers may use IIIJ content in teaching, presentations, and training materials under the terms of the article license. Proper attribution and citation are required to maintain academic integrity. This enables broader impact in classrooms and professional settings.
Open licensing accelerates discovery by enabling responsible reuse of methods, data, and findings. IIIJ supports author rights while ensuring clear, ethical reuse conditions.
Questions About Licensing?
Contact [email protected] if you need guidance on licenses or permissions. Our team can help you align licensing with funder requirements and reuse plans, including third party permissions. We can clarify reuse for data and code and respond quickly to questions. Responses are typically provided within 1-2 business days, often sooner when possible. We can advise on attribution language for figures, tables, and third party material.
