The Journal of Clinical Advances in Dentistry (JCAD) is committed to the principles of open science and unrestricted access to knowledge. All articles published in JCAD are freely and permanently available online immediately after publication, without subscription or registration barriers.

Definition of Open Access

Open Access means that readers can freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of articles without financial, legal, or technical restrictions, in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative.

Licensing

JCAD publishes content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
• With Attribution — users must give appropriate credit to the authors and the journal

Benefits of Open Access

Open Access offers benefits to all stakeholders in scholarly publishing:

• Authors: Increased readership, higher citation potential, and faster impact.
• Researchers: Easy access to the latest findings without subscription costs.
• Institutions: Greater visibility and knowledge dissemination for affiliated work.
• Society: Equitable access to scientific knowledge, regardless of geographical or economic barriers.

Compliance with Funding Requirements

Many funding agencies, including the NIH, European Commission, and Wellcome Trust, mandate open access publication of funded research. JCAD’s open access model ensures compliance with these requirements, including deposit in recognized repositories when necessary.

Archiving and Preservation

All open access articles are permanently archived in trusted digital repositories, including Portico, PKP Preservation Network, and LOCKSS. This ensures content remains accessible even if the journal ceases publication.

Equity and Accessibility

Open Access supports global equity in knowledge dissemination. Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in low-resource regions gain unrestricted access to the latest dental science without financial limitations.

FAQs

Can I reuse figures from JCAD articles?

Yes, under CC BY 4.0, figures may be reused with proper attribution to the author and journal.

Do authors retain copyright?

Yes, authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal permission to publish.

Is there any embargo period?

No, all content is available immediately upon publication with no embargo.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

JCAD ensures that open access publishing does not compromise editorial standards. Our editorial independence, rigorous peer review, and adherence to international publishing ethics guarantee the integrity of published content.