Copyright and Licensing

Copyright Ownership

All authors publishing in the Journal of Advanced Pediatrics and Child Health (JAPCH) retain full copyright of their articles. By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to grant JAPCH a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute their work under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

About the CC BY 4.0 License

The Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) allows for the widest possible dissemination and reuse of scholarly work. This license enables others to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.
• Provide attribution — users must give appropriate credit, link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.

Author Rights

• Authors maintain copyright and moral rights over their work.
• Authors may deposit their published articles in institutional, subject, or personal repositories.
• Authors can reuse, translate, or distribute their content in derivative works with acknowledgment of original publication in JAPCH.

License Details for Published Content

All content on the JAPCH website, including articles, images, and data supplements, is licensed under the CC BY 4.0 License. The license terms are summarized below:

Third-Party Content

Some figures, tables, or data published in JAPCH may include third-party materials not covered by CC BY 4.0. Permission must be obtained directly from the copyright holder before reuse. Such content is clearly marked within each article.

Submission Declaration

Upon submission, authors confirm that their work is original, does not infringe on third-party rights, and that they hold the necessary copyright to authorize publication under CC BY 4.0. Authors further confirm that all co-authors consent to the submission and licensing terms.

Reuse and Attribution Guidelines

When reusing JAPCH material, users must include:

“© [Author Name(s)] (Year). Published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Originally published in the Journal of Advanced Pediatrics and Child Health (JAPCH).”

Funding Agency Compliance

The CC BY 4.0 license meets open-access requirements of major funding organizations, including the Wellcome Trust, NIH, European Research Council (ERC), and cOAlition S/Plan S. JAPCH ensures that all publications remain compliant with funder mandates and public-access initiatives.

Publisher’s Role

As an open-access publisher, IgMin Research acts as the custodian of record, responsible for the digital dissemination, DOI registration, and archiving of published works without altering author ownership rights.

Derivative Works and Commercial Use

Users may create derivative or commercial works using JAPCH publications, provided they properly attribute the original source and license. This approach aligns with global open-science principles encouraging innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Copyright Infringement and Misuse

Any suspected misuse or misrepresentation of JAPCH content should be reported immediately to the editorial office. The publisher will investigate and, if necessary, pursue legal or corrective actions consistent with COPE and WIPO guidelines.

Disclaimer

While JAPCH provides unrestricted reuse of published material, it assumes no liability for content accuracy in derivative works or third-party reproductions. Authors are responsible for the integrity and accuracy of their published material.

Contact Information

For queries related to copyright, permissions, or reuse requests:
Editorial Office: Journal of Advanced Pediatrics and Child Health (JAPCH)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pediatricshealthjournal.com