Copyright and Licensing
Clear policies protecting author rights while enabling broad dissemination and appropriate reuse of published nephrology research.
Author-Friendly Open Access Licensing
The Journal of Nephrology Advances employs Creative Commons licensing enabling maximum research impact while protecting author rights and ensuring appropriate attribution. Our licensing approach balances openness with proper credit, enabling nephrologists, clinicians, and researchers worldwide to benefit from published kidney research while respecting intellectual property considerations and proper scholarly attribution.
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This widely recognized license permits unrestricted use, sharing, adaptation, and distribution of published nephrology research provided appropriate credit is given to original authors and any changes from the original are indicated clearly.
Permitted Actions
- Copy and redistribute in any medium or format
- Adapt, remix, transform, and build upon content
- Use for any purpose including commercial applications
- Share through any distribution channel worldwide
- Translate into other languages for global access
- Include in educational materials and courses
License Conditions
- Provide appropriate credit to original authors
- Link to the Creative Commons license terms
- Indicate if modifications were made to content
- Do not apply legal or technological restrictions
- Do not imply endorsement by original authors
- Retain copyright notices and attribution
Authors retain copyright ownership of their published nephrology research. Unlike traditional subscription journal models requiring copyright transfer, our open access approach preserves author rights while granting the journal non-exclusive distribution rights. This author-friendly policy enables researchers to maintain control over their intellectual property while benefiting from professional publication services.
Author rights preserved: Authors may post accepted manuscripts on personal websites, institutional repositories, and preprint servers. They may reuse published content in future articles, presentations, and educational materials without additional permission. Authors may grant others permission to use their work consistent with the CC BY license terms.
Authors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for third-party content included in their manuscripts. This includes previously published figures, tables, extended quotations, and other copyrighted materials from external sources. Permission documentation must confirm rights for open access publication under CC BY licensing terms to ensure full compliance.
Materials Requiring Permission
- Previously published figures or images
- Extended quotations exceeding fair use
- Copyrighted tables or datasets
- Adapted or modified third-party content
- Photographs with identifiable individuals
- Commercial product images or logos
Permission Documentation
- Written authorization from rights holder
- Confirmation of open access compatibility
- Credit line language specifications
- Any usage restrictions noted clearly
- Documentation retained for record keeping
- Editor notification of special conditions
CC BY licensing satisfies open access requirements from major research funders including NIH, Wellcome Trust, UKRI, and European Commission frameworks. Authors funded by organizations mandating immediate open access can publish in the Journal of Nephrology Advances with confidence that licensing terms meet funder requirements for kidney and nephrology research dissemination.
Authors with questions about licensing terms, permission requirements, or copyright matters should contact the editorial office for guidance. We provide assistance ensuring compliance with licensing requirements while protecting both author rights and appropriate use of published nephrology research content.
