The Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology is firmly committed to the principles of open access. Our mission is to promote the free and unrestricted exchange of knowledge, ensuring that scientific research in the field of cardiovascular medicine is made available to the global community without financial or technical barriers. By enabling immediate and free access to our content, we contribute to advancing cardiovascular research, education, and clinical practice worldwide.

This policy is designed to support global collaboration, allowing anyone, anywhere, to read, download, share, and reuse the latest findings in cardiovascular research, provided that proper credit is given to the original authors and source.

Key Principles of Our Open Access Policy:

1. Free and Immediate Access

• All articles published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology are made freely and immediately available online, without subscription fees or access restrictions. This ensures that the latest cardiovascular research is accessible to researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and the general public at no cost.
• By offering unrestricted access, we enable readers from all parts of the world, including those in low-resource settings, to benefit from cutting-edge research and knowledge without financial barriers.

2. Licensing and Copyright

• The Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology uses the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits others to freely share, adapt, and reuse published content, even for commercial purposes, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.
• Authors retain full copyright to their work, granting the journal the non-exclusive right to publish and distribute their research. This means authors maintain control over their intellectual property while maximizing the visibility and impact of their work through open access distribution.

3. No Embargo Periods

• The journal does not impose any embargo periods, meaning all articles are available to the public immediately upon publication. This ensures that the latest research is disseminated as quickly as possible, benefiting both the authors and the global scientific community.
• Rapid access to research helps foster timely academic discussion, collaboration, and advancements in cardiovascular medicine.

4. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

• To support the costs of editorial services, peer review management, production, and online hosting, the Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology charges Article Processing Charges (APCs) to authors upon acceptance of their manuscript.
• We practice transparency in our APC structure, ensuring that authors are fully informed about the fees involved in the publication process, with no hidden charges.
• Waiver and Discount Policy: In recognition of the global diversity of our authorship, the journal offers waivers and discounts to authors from low-income countries and to those who cannot afford the APCs. This ensures that financial barriers do not prevent the publication of high-quality research from any region of the world.

5. Long-term Archiving and Preservation

• The journal ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content through partnerships with recognized digital archiving services. This guarantees that the research remains permanently accessible, even in the case of unforeseen technological or operational changes.
• Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are assigned to each published article, providing a permanent link to the research and ensuring its discoverability and citation for years to come.

6. Open Access for All Content Types

• The Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology applies its open access policy uniformly across all content types, including original research articles, review papers, case reports, editorials, letters, commentaries, and supplementary materials.
• This comprehensive approach ensures that all forms of scientific communication are freely available, enhancing the dissemination of knowledge and supporting the advancement of cardiovascular medicine and related fields.

7. Global Reach and Dissemination

• By making all published research freely accessible, the journal enables a global audience to benefit from the latest advancements in cardiovascular science and clinical practice. This policy helps bridge the knowledge gap between well-funded and resource-limited regions, fostering international collaboration and innovation.
• Open access also enhances the visibility and impact of published work, increasing the likelihood of citations and academic recognition for authors.

Additional Open Access Policies:

1. Third-party Content and Reuse

• For articles that include third-party content, such as images, tables, or figures from other sources, authors must ensure that they have obtained the appropriate permissions for reuse. All third-party content must be clearly attributed, and any restrictions on its reuse must be respected.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring that all content published in their articles complies with copyright laws and that proper acknowledgment is given to the original sources of any third-party materials used.

2. Repository and Self-Archiving Policy

• Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version of their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other public archives immediately upon publication. This policy supports the wider dissemination of research and allows authors to comply with funder open access mandates.
• The journal permits immediate self-archiving with no embargo period, further enhancing the visibility and accessibility of the research.

3. Compliance with Funder Open Access Mandates

• The Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology complies with the open access mandates of research funders and institutions. Authors can rest assured that publishing with the journal will meet the requirements of their funding bodies while ensuring that their research reaches a global audience through our open access platform.
• We work closely with authors to ensure that any specific funder requirements for data sharing, open access licensing, or repository deposit are met.

4. Plagiarism Detection

• The journal uses advanced plagiarism detection tools to ensure that all submitted manuscripts are original and free from plagiarism. This ensures the integrity of the publication process and upholds the highest ethical standards in scientific publishing.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and that any previously published material is properly cited and referenced.

5. Ethical Publishing Standards

• The Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology adheres to the ethical guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are committed to transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the editorial and peer-review processes.
• Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to follow ethical standards in their work, including the proper citation of sources, declaration of conflicts of interest, and adherence to ethical guidelines for human and animal research.

Author Rights and Responsibilities

1. Author Rights

• Authors retain the copyright to their work while granting the journal the right to publish and disseminate their research. By publishing under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), authors ensure that their work is freely accessible and can be used by others with proper attribution.
• This open access license maximizes the impact and visibility of the research, allowing it to be cited, shared, and adapted by others without restrictions.

2. Author Responsibilities

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors are responsible for submitting original research that has not been previously published. Any reuse of previously published material must be properly cited, and the authors must obtain permission for the use of any third-party content.
• Ethical Standards: Authors must adhere to ethical guidelines in the conduct of their research, including obtaining appropriate permissions for studies involving human or animal subjects. The journal requires that all research complies with relevant ethical standards and guidelines.
• Data Sharing: The journal encourages authors to share the underlying data of their research where possible, in order to promote transparency and reproducibility. Authors are responsible for ensuring that any data included in their articles complies with privacy regulations and is appropriately anonymized.

Benefits of Open Access

1. Increased Visibility and Impact

• Open access articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide, increasing the visibility and impact of the research. Studies have shown that open access articles are cited more frequently than those published in subscription-based journals, further enhancing the academic recognition of the authors.
• By making their work freely available, authors can reach a broader audience, including researchers, clinicians, practitioners, and policymakers who may not have access to subscription-based journals.

2. Fostering Global Collaboration

• Open access facilitates global collaboration by allowing researchers from different regions and institutions to access and build on the latest findings in cardiovascular medicine. This open exchange of knowledge fosters innovation, accelerates scientific discovery, and contributes to the advancement of healthcare globally.
• The journal’s commitment to open access ensures that knowledge is not restricted by financial or geographical boundaries, helping to bridge the gap between well-funded institutions and resource-limited regions.

3. Public Engagement and Societal Impact

• By making scientific research accessible to the general public, open access allows policymakers, healthcare providers, and patients to benefit from the latest advancements in cardiovascular medicine. This can lead to better-informed decisions in healthcare, improvements in clinical practice, and enhanced public understanding of cardiovascular health issues.

Supporting Research Transparency and Accountability

The Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology is dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability in scientific research. We encourage authors to share their data, methodologies, and findings openly, allowing others to replicate, verify, and build upon their work. This commitment to open science enhances the trust and reliability of published research.

Conclusion

The Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology is committed to the free dissemination of knowledge through its open access policy. By providing unrestricted access to all published content, we support the global advancement of cardiovascular research and healthcare. Our policy ensures that authors, readers, and the broader scientific community benefit from open access, fostering innovation, collaboration, and transparency in cardiovascular medicine.

This open access model aligns with the journal’s mission to democratize knowledge, ensuring that anyone, anywhere, can access, use, and build upon the latest scientific advancements without financial or institutional barriers.