Open Access Statement

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) is a fully open access, peer-reviewed journal. We believe that knowledge is a public good and should be freely accessible to all. Therefore, all articles published in JPRR are made immediately and permanently available online without subscription charges or paywalls.

Principles of Open Access

JPRR endorses the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), the Berlin Declaration, and Plan S. We aim to make scientific knowledge accessible globally, ensuring that no barriers exist between readers and published research.

License and Copyright

All articles in JPRR are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits:

  • Unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium.
  • Remixing, transforming, and building upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
  • Proper attribution to the original author(s) and source.
Readers, educators, researchers, and practitioners may freely use JPRR content with the sole condition of acknowledging the original publication and authorship.

Benefits of Open Access

By choosing open access publishing, JPRR provides significant benefits to authors and readers:

  • Global Visibility: Articles are accessible worldwide, increasing readership and citations.
  • Equity: Researchers from low- and middle-income countries gain equal access to scholarly work.
  • Public Engagement: Clinicians, patients, policymakers, and educators can use research without restrictions.
  • Rapid Impact: Immediate dissemination accelerates knowledge transfer and medical advancements.

Archiving and Accessibility

JPRR ensures long-term preservation and accessibility through trusted repositories and archiving partners:

  • Portico – Long-term preservation of digital content.
  • LOCKSS – Decentralized digital preservation via libraries worldwide.
  • SHERPA/RoMEO – Clear guidelines for repository self-archiving.

Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are encouraged to deposit a copy of their accepted manuscript or final published version in:

  • Institutional repositories.
  • Subject-specific repositories (e.g., PubMed Central, Europe PMC).
  • Personal or departmental websites.

Deposits should include proper citation and DOI links to the published article.

Alignment with Global Standards

JPRR aligns its open access policy with international standards and requirements from:

FAQs

Do authors retain copyright?

Yes. Authors retain copyright under CC BY 4.0, granting JPRR the right to publish while retaining ownership of their work.

Can articles be translated and shared?

Yes. Translations and adaptations are permitted under CC BY 4.0, provided proper credit is given.

Are there fees to access articles?

No. All published articles are freely accessible to anyone, anywhere, at any time.

Conclusion

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) is firmly committed to open access publishing. By removing barriers to knowledge, we support global collaboration and advance research in pulmonology and respiratory medicine.