Copyright and License
IJCM's licensing framework supports open science while protecting author rights in clinical microbiology research.
Open Access Licensing
The International Journal of Clinical Microbiology publishes under Creative Commons licensing, enabling maximum dissemination of clinical microbiology research while ensuring appropriate attribution and author recognition.
Our licensing approach balances openness with responsible use of published diagnostic and infectious disease research.
IJCM articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license unless authors request alternative arrangements. This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original work is properly cited with complete attribution to authors and IJCM publication details.
Share Freely
Published clinical microbiology articles may be copied and redistributed in any medium or format for any purpose, including commercial applications and derivative works.
Adapt and Build
Others may remix, transform, and build upon published research for any purpose. This facilitates integration of clinical microbiology findings into guidelines and educational materials.
Attribution Required
Users must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. Full citation of IJCM publication is required for all uses.
Authors retain copyright to their clinical microbiology research published in IJCM. The Creative Commons license grants the journal and readers specific usage rights while authors maintain ownership of their intellectual contributions to diagnostic science.
- Authors retain copyright ownership of all published clinical microbiology research and diagnostic findings
- Immediate self-archiving rights allow repository deposit without embargo or publisher permission
- Reuse rights enable incorporation of published material into future publications with citation
- Translation rights permit authors to create or authorize translations of their research
- Educational use allows authors to share work in teaching contexts and presentations freely
Commercial considerations: Authors concerned about commercial reuse may request CC BY-NC (non-commercial) licensing. Contact the editorial office during submission to discuss alternative license options for your clinical microbiology research.
Authors must obtain permission for any third-party content included in submissions. This includes previously published clinical microbiology images, figures, tables, and extended quotations. Documentation of permissions should be provided during submission review.
When adapting content from other sources, authors must ensure compliance with the original license terms and provide appropriate attribution. IJCM editors may request documentation of permissions for third-party materials included in clinical microbiology manuscripts.
IJCM commits to maintaining published articles with appropriate metadata, persistent identifiers, and long-term accessibility. We ensure published clinical microbiology research remains available under stated license terms indefinitely, supporting the scientific record and ongoing research in diagnostic laboratory science.
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