Copyright License
JTMH publishes open access articles that maximize reuse while protecting author rights and attribution.
Open Access Licensing
JTMH articles are published under a Creative Commons license that allows broad sharing and reuse with proper attribution. This approach supports education, policy, and clinical practice in tropical medicine.
Authors retain copyright to their work while granting the journal the right to publish and disseminate the article. This ensures global access without limiting author ownership.
What the License Allows
Reuse
Readers may share and distribute the work with proper credit.
Adaptation
Content can be translated or adapted with attribution.
Commercial Use
Reuse is permitted when attribution is maintained.
Transparent Credit
Clear citation protects authorship and impact.
Third Party Materials
If you include copyrighted figures, images, or datasets owned by others, you must obtain written permission and provide the appropriate credit line. Materials not covered by the article license should be clearly labeled.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that permissions are in place for any third party content. If permission cannot be obtained, remove or replace the content before submission.
Author and Reader Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Authors | Ensure rights to publish all included materials. | Legal clarity and compliance. |
| Readers | Provide proper attribution when reusing content. | Preserves citation integrity. |
| Publisher | Maintain license terms and metadata. | Reliable reuse guidance. |
License Steps
Confirm Rights
Verify that all content is original or properly licensed.
Apply License
Select the journal license during submission.
Credit Sources
Include attribution for reused materials.
Publish Open Access
Your article is available for legal reuse worldwide.
Attribution is essential
Proper citation is required for all reuse. This protects authorship and ensures that research impact is accurately tracked.
Publish With Confidence
Submit your manuscript and benefit from open access licensing that protects your rights.
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License Choice and Compliance
If a funder mandates a specific license, indicate this requirement at submission. The journal will work with authors to meet compliance obligations while maintaining open access dissemination.
Attribution Guidance
Attribution should include the article title, author names, journal name, year, and DOI. This ensures readers can trace the original source and properly credit the authors.
When adapting figures or translating content, clearly indicate that changes were made and cite the original article in the figure caption or text.
Educational and Clinical Reuse
Open licenses allow educators and clinicians to incorporate figures, tables, and summaries into training materials and clinical guidelines. This accelerates knowledge transfer in regions where access to subscription content is limited.
We encourage reuse for teaching and public health outreach, provided that attribution is maintained and content is not misrepresented.
License Exceptions
If a dataset or image cannot be licensed openly due to legal or privacy restrictions, identify it clearly and provide the separate terms of use. This protects authors while guiding readers about reuse limits.
The editorial office can advise on how to label exceptions in the manuscript and captions to avoid confusion for readers and indexers.
Author Rights Summary
Authors retain the right to reuse their own content in future works, institutional repositories, and teaching materials. This flexibility supports academic advancement and broader dissemination of research.
You may share the final published version on personal or institutional websites, provided that the journal citation and DOI are included. This maintains citation integrity and ensures proper tracking across indexes for reuse.
Reuse Requests and Permissions
Most reuse does not require permission beyond attribution because the license is already granted. If a user wishes to reuse content beyond the license terms, they must seek additional permission from the rights holder.
Questions about reuse or attribution can be directed to the editorial office to ensure compliance and proper credit.
License FAQ
If you are unsure how to cite reused content, follow the standard citation format and include the DOI. This ensures that attribution is complete and traceable.
For adaptations such as translations or derivative figures, note the changes in the caption or methods section so readers understand how the content was modified. If you reuse large sections of text, summarize and cite the original work.
