Open Access & Copyright

All articles published in the Journal of Restorative Reproductive Medicine (JRRM) are open access.

Under the terms of the CC BY 4.0 Open Access Licence, authors retain the copyright to their article. Sharing and adapting the article for any purpose is freely allowed, provided the article and authors are attributed in accordance with the license.

 

CC BY 4.0: You Are Free To:

  1. Share — Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
  2. Adapt — Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms below.

Under the Following Terms:

  • Attribution — You must provide appropriate credit, include a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made. Attribution must be given in a reasonable manner that does not suggest the licensor endorses you or your use.

  • No Additional Restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licence permits.

  • Notices — You do not have to comply with the licence for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What does the CC BY 4.0 licence allow me to do with the articles published in this journal?

The CC BY 4.0 licence allows you to:

  • Share: Distribute copies of the articles in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the articles for any purpose, even commercially. 

2. How should I cite articles published under the CC BY 4.0 licence?

When citing an article, include the following information:

  • Author(s)
  • Title of the article
  • Journal Name
  • Year of publication
  • DOI or URL of the article

Example citation:
Author(s). (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name. DOI or URL

3. Can I repurpose the content from articles in this journal for my own work?

Yes, you can repurpose the content. Under the CC BY 4.0 licence, you can adapt the material for your own use, provided you give appropriate credit to the original authors and indicate if changes were made.

4. Is it permissible to sell copies of the articles?

While you can reproduce and distribute the articles, selling copies for profit is generally not allowed unless you have explicit permission from the copyright holder. The CC BY 4.0 licence allows for commercial use, but it does not permit selling the original work itself without authorization.

5. Can I use figures or tables from an article in my own publication?

Yes, you can use figures or tables from articles published under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Just make sure to provide proper attribution to the original source and ensure that any adaptations are clearly indicated.

6. What if I want to translate an article into another language?

You are allowed to translate articles under the CC BY 4.0 licence. However, you must credit the original authors and indicate that the work is a translation.

7. Are there any restrictions on using articles in educational settings?

No, there are no restrictions. You can freely use articles in educational settings, including sharing them with students, incorporating them into course materials, or using them for research purposes, as long as you provide appropriate attribution.

8. Do authors retain copyright to their work?

Yes, authors retain the copyright to their articles under the CC BY 4.0 licence. This ensures authors have control over their work while still making it widely accessible and usable.

9. How can I access the full text of articles published in this journal?

All articles published in this journal are freely accessible online. You can find them on our website under the "Articles" section.