Copyright and Licensing

Copyright and Licensing Policy

The Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (JCCM) is committed to upholding the highest ethical and legal standards in academic publishing. To ensure transparency, accessibility, and author rights, JCCM follows an open-access publishing model, where all content is freely available without restrictions.

Copyright Ownership

Authors who publish in JCCM retain full copyright ownership of their work. The journal does not claim any rights over the published content, allowing authors to:

  • Distribute and share their research without restrictions.
  • Use and modify their work for future research and publications.
  • Deposit in repositories, institutional archives, or personal websites.
  • Grant permissions for non-commercial reproduction with proper citation.

Upon publication, authors grant JCCM a non-exclusive license to disseminate and archive their work for global accessibility.

Creative Commons Licensing

All articles published in JCCM are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows for:

  • Free use and distribution: Anyone can copy, share, and redistribute the article in any medium or format.
  • Adaptation and modification: The work can be remixed, transformed, and built upon.
  • Proper attribution: Users must give appropriate credit to the original author.
  • No additional restrictions: The content remains open and accessible to all.

This licensing policy ensures that cardiovascular research is widely disseminated, increasing its impact and global reach.

Author Rights and Publishing Ethics

JCCM adheres to ethical publishing practices in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Authors are expected to:

  • Ensure originality and avoid plagiarism.
  • Acknowledge all contributors and funding sources.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest to maintain transparency.
  • Respect patient confidentiality in clinical studies.

Plagiarism, unethical research conduct, and duplicate submissions will result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

Use and Reproduction Guidelines

Readers and researchers can use JCCM articles under the following conditions:

  • Citing the original work: Proper attribution must be given to the authors.
  • Non-commercial use: The article should not be used for commercial gain without permission.
  • No alterations to author intent: While modifications are allowed, they must not distort the author’s findings.

Authors interested in further licensing arrangements, commercial reproduction, or content translation should contact the editorial office.

Copyright Infringement and Disputes

JCCM takes copyright violations seriously. If a third party believes their copyright has been infringed, they should notify the editorial team with supporting evidence. Upon verification, appropriate actions, including content retraction or correction, will be taken.

For copyright-related queries, please contact: assistant-jccm@cardiologymedjournal.org

Encouraging Open Science and Collaboration

By publishing with JCCM, authors support open-access publishing, ensuring that cutting-edge cardiology research remains available to the global scientific community. We encourage researchers, clinicians, and academicians to share, collaborate, and contribute to advancing cardiovascular medicine.

Together, we make scientific knowledge open and accessible to all!

For further details, visit our journal website or reach out to our editorial office at assistant-jccm@cardiologymedjournal.com.