Copyright policy
Open access commitment
At
the Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, we are committed to the
fundamental principles of open access publishing. This commitment ensures that
all articles, once published, are universally accessible online. We believe in
removing financial barriers, allowing a wide and diverse audience, including
researchers, scholars, and the public, to benefit from valuable scientific
content.
Author-centric copyright policy
In
acknowledgment of the intellectual contributions of our authors, we have
established an author-centric copyright policy. This policy grants authors the
retention of copyright for their published articles. By doing so, we empower
authors with the right to use, reproduce, and share their work without
constraints. This approach recognizes and respects the intellectual property of
the individuals behind the research.
Wide distribution with proper attribution
The
author's retention of copyright not only acknowledges their intellectual
property but also facilitates wider distribution of their work. Authors are
free to share their research, ensuring that the scientific community and the
public benefit from their insights. This distribution, however, is subject to
the condition that proper attribution is maintained, giving due credit to the
original authors.
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License
To
formalize our commitment to openness, all articles newly published in the
Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases are licensed under the Creative
Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This license empowers users with
the freedom to use, distribute, and reproduce the content in any medium,
provided that they appropriately cite the original work. This licensing
approach aligns with our mission to create a collaborative and accessible
research environment.
Fostering collaborative research
By
embracing open access and an author-centric copyright policy, we aim to foster
a collaborative research environment. We believe that knowledge should be
shared freely to advance scientific understanding. Our approach encourages
researchers to engage in open dialogue, share insights, and collectively
contribute to the progress of microbiology and infectious diseases research.
