Copyright and Licensing

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) is committed to fostering open scholarship. To ensure unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge, all articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Author Rights

Authors publishing in JPRR retain full copyright of their work. By submitting and publishing, authors grant JPRR a non-exclusive right to publish, archive, and disseminate their article while retaining the freedom to:

  • Share the final published article on institutional or personal websites.
  • Deposit the work in institutional or subject-specific repositories.
  • Reuse, reproduce, or distribute their own work in future publications.
  • Grant permissions for educational, policy-making, or research use.

Licensing Terms

All published content is licensed under CC BY 4.0, which allows:

  • Free distribution and reproduction in any medium.
  • Adaptation, translation, and derivative works.
  • Commercial use of the work.
  • Proper credit attribution to authors and citation of the original publication.
This license ensures maximum impact, visibility, and utility of research, encouraging global reuse and knowledge exchange.

Third-Party Material

If an article contains third-party copyrighted material (e.g., figures, images, tables), authors must obtain written permissions from copyright holders and provide appropriate acknowledgments. Such materials must comply with CC BY 4.0 terms or carry a clear statement of restricted use.

Reuse of Published Articles

Anyone may reuse, share, or adapt JPRR content under CC BY 4.0 provided:

  • The original authors and source (JPRR) are credited.
  • A DOI or permanent link to the published article is included.
  • Any changes made are clearly indicated.

Exceptions

While JPRR publishes under CC BY 4.0, exceptions may apply for:

  • Reproduction of materials not owned by the author.
  • Figures or tables reproduced under specific publisher licenses.

Publisher’s Role

JPRR acts as the first publisher of articles while respecting authors’ rights. We ensure permanent DOI assignment, metadata registration with CrossRef, and long-term archiving for scholarly integrity.

Compliance with Funders

JPRR’s CC BY 4.0 policy meets the requirements of major funding agencies such as the Wellcome Trust, NSF, ERC, and Horizon Europe, ensuring authors remain compliant with open access mandates.

Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)

Each article is assigned a unique DOI through CrossRef, ensuring persistent linking, accurate citation, and discoverability.

FAQs

Do authors lose copyright when publishing in JPRR?

No. Authors retain copyright and only grant JPRR publishing rights.

Can published articles be used in teaching or conference presentations?

Yes. Articles may be reused for educational or research purposes, provided proper attribution is given.

What should I do if I want to reuse figures from another publisher?

Authors must obtain permission before submission. Reused content must be properly credited and licensed for open access use.

Conclusion

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) ensures author rights, promotes free accessibility, and aligns with global mandates through a robust copyright and licensing policy under CC BY 4.0.