Open Access Policy

The Journal of Clinical Advances in Dentistry (JCAD) is a fully Gold Open Access journal, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without financial, legal, or technical barriers. Our open access policy is designed to support knowledge equity, promote transparency, and foster global dissemination of dental research.

All articles in JCAD are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted sharing, adaptation, and commercial reuse with proper attribution.

Principles of Our Open Access Policy

  • Immediate Access: Articles are freely available online immediately upon publication.
  • Author Retained Copyright: Authors keep full copyright of their work.
  • Reuse Rights: Content can be reused, remixed, and redistributed under CC BY 4.0.
  • No Embargo: There are no waiting periods; access is instant and permanent.
  • Transparency: Policies comply with standards from DOAJ, OASPA, and COPE.

Benefits of Gold Open Access

Open access publishing provides measurable benefits to authors, researchers, and society:

  • Wider dissemination and higher citation rates
  • Compliance with funder mandates (e.g., NIH, Horizon Europe, Wellcome Trust)
  • Greater accessibility for researchers in low-resource settings
  • Faster integration of research into clinical practice

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To sustain open access publishing, JCAD charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover peer review, production, archiving, and hosting costs. Waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income countries. Details are provided in the APC Policy.

Repository Policy

JCAD allows and encourages authors to deposit published articles and accepted manuscripts in institutional repositories, subject repositories, and personal websites. Deposited versions must include citation details and DOI links to the final published article.

Archiving and Preservation

All published content is archived in trusted digital repositories such as Portico, LOCKSS, and the PKP Preservation Network, ensuring perpetual access regardless of future circumstances.

Compliance with International Mandates

Our open access policy aligns with international mandates such as Plan S, ensuring that research funded by public grants is freely accessible without restrictions.

Licensing Terms (CC BY 4.0)

Under the CC BY 4.0 license, users are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose
  • Attribute — credit must be given to the author(s) and the journal

FAQs

Do authors pay to access published articles?

No, all published content is free for readers globally.

Can I reuse an article in my teaching?

Yes, CC BY 4.0 allows free reuse in teaching, presentations, and derivative works with attribution.

Is there an embargo period for repositories?

No, all versions may be archived immediately upon acceptance or publication.

Commitment to Equity

Open access is central to our mission of supporting equitable global healthcare. By removing barriers, JCAD ensures that dental research benefits communities, practitioners, and patients across all regions, irrespective of economic status.