Copyright and License
Clear rights and reuse terms for neonatal scholarship.
Open access licensing with author ownership
IJNE publishes open access research to maximize the visibility and impact of neonatal findings for clinicians and families worldwide.
Authors retain copyright while granting reuse permissions under the selected open access license.
Author ownership
Authors keep copyright and grant the journal rights to publish and distribute the article.
Reuse with attribution
Licenses enable others to reuse the work while crediting the original authors.
Educational use
Open licensing supports teaching, training, and clinical guideline development.
Repository sharing
Authors may deposit the published version in approved repositories.
Transparency
Clear license terms improve trust and reduce post publication confusion.
Compliance
Many funders require open access licenses for neonatal research.
- Obtain permission for third party figures, tables, or images.
- Provide accurate credit lines for reused content.
- Confirm all coauthors agree to the selected license.
- Avoid content with unclear ownership or restrictions.
- Document any adaptations or translations you include.
- Retain permission records for institutional or funder audits.
- Verify that data licenses align with the article license.
- Confirm that patient images are fully anonymized and approved for reuse.
- Ensure any reused instruments or scales include permission statements.
If you have questions about permissions, licensing, or reuse, contact [email protected] before acceptance to prevent delays.
Figures and images
Use only content you created or have explicit permission to reuse.
Tables and datasets
Provide proper attribution and licensing for reused datasets.
Patient materials
Remove identifiers and confirm consent for neonatal images.
Adaptations
Clearly note modifications or translations of prior work.
Software and tools
Cite any analytic tools with required acknowledgments.
Clinical impact
Clear reuse permissions help neonatal teams adopt evidence quickly.
Policy use
Open licensing supports guideline updates and public health practice.
Global reach
Open access removes subscription barriers for low resource settings.
Long term access
Licenses preserve sharing rights for future educational and research use.
Attribution integrity
Proper credit protects the scholarly record and author reputation.
Training use
Open licensing supports neonatal education and staff training materials.
Licensing questions are welcomed. Email [email protected] for clarification before final submission.
These licensing considerations help avoid delays, support compliance, and keep neonatal manuscripts ready for rapid publication.
Plan approvals and documentation early so editorial checks can move smoothly and authors remain on schedule.
Clear coordination across teams reduces rework and strengthens trust in the final record.
Workflow clarity
Define roles, responsibilities, and expected response times for licensing tasks across all contributors.
Documentation readiness
Organize approvals, forms, and supporting files before final submission to avoid last minute delays.
Stakeholder alignment
Align coauthors, departments, and institutions on licensing decisions and approval pathways.
Timeline control
Build buffer time for reviews, approvals, and compliance checks tied to licensing.
Quality assurance
Confirm key elements are consistent across the manuscript, metadata, and supplementary files.
Communication cadence
Maintain clear updates with the editorial office and respond quickly to licensing requests.
Compliance tracking
Record required disclosures and policy statements to keep licensing documentation complete.
Version control
Keep a clear version history so revisions and licensing changes are traceable.
- Confirm the responsible contact for licensing coordination.
- Validate that required statements are included and up to date.
- Double check consistency between forms and manuscript text.
- Record timelines and key dates to avoid delays.
- Retain documentation for institutional or funder reporting.
- Keep a change log for licensing updates during revision.
- Review policy alignment before final submission.
- Ask questions early if any requirements are unclear.
A final set of licensing checkpoints helps keep the submission complete and compliant.
These steps reduce back and forth and improve editorial efficiency.
Consistency check
Align terminology, abbreviations, and labels across the manuscript.
Readability check
Confirm the narrative is clear for neonatal audiences and clinical teams.
Policy alignment
Verify licensing statements match journal policies and funder expectations.
Submission readiness
Confirm files, disclosures, and metadata are complete.
Quality review
Recheck figures, tables, and supplements for accuracy.
Timeline review
Confirm deadlines for approvals and final submission.
- Check contact details for accuracy.
- Ensure core statements appear in the correct section.
- Review timelines and expectations with coauthors.
- Verify that required supplements are included.
- Confirm that disclosures match funding records.
- Ensure submission files use clear names and versions.
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