Copyright and Licensing

Copyright and Licensing Policy

The Journal of Pericardiology (JOP), published under ARC Publishing, recognizes and respects the intellectual property rights of authors while promoting the wide dissemination and long-term preservation of scholarly research.

This policy outlines how copyright ownership, licensing, and distribution of published articles are managed to ensure that authors retain appropriate rights while allowing the journal to share and preserve scientific knowledge.

1. Copyright Ownership

Copyright for all articles published in the Journal of Pericardiology remains with the author(s). By submitting a manuscript and agreeing to publication, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, and make the work available in electronic and print formats.

This license allows the journal to disseminate the article globally, ensure its availability through indexing services and repositories, and preserve the scholarly record while authors maintain ownership of their work.

2. Author Responsibilities and Assurances

By submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Pericardiology, authors confirm that:

• The submitted work is original and has not been previously published in whole or in part.
• The manuscript is not currently under review or consideration by another journal.
• All necessary permissions have been obtained for the use of copyrighted material, including figures, tables, images, and supplementary content.
• The manuscript does not violate any copyright laws or infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights.

Responsibility for ensuring compliance with copyright and intellectual property regulations rests with the author(s). The journal cannot be held liable for legal disputes arising from the submitted content.

3. Open Access Licensing (CC BY 4.0)

All articles published in the Journal of Pericardiology are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows unrestricted access and reuse of published content while ensuring appropriate credit to the original authors.

Under the CC BY 4.0 license:

• Articles may be freely read, downloaded, copied, and shared.
• Content may be adapted, modified, or reused for any purpose, including commercial use.
• No additional permission is required from the authors or the journal for reuse.
• Proper attribution to the author(s) and the journal must always be provided.
• A link to the Creative Commons license must be included.
• Any modifications or adaptations must be clearly indicated.

4. Archiving and Long-Term Preservation

The Journal of Pericardiology ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of published articles through recognized digital archiving systems and preservation services.

Published content is securely stored within digital repositories and preservation networks to ensure permanent accessibility, protect against data loss, and maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Through this policy, the journal supports open access dissemination, protection of author rights, and responsible digital preservation in accordance with the publishing standards of ARC Publishing. FOR FULL ACCCESS CLICK ON THIS LINK.