Copyright and Licensing
The Journal of Radiology and Oncology (JRO) publishes all content under an open access model. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting JRO the right to first publication. Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which facilitates unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium.
Copyright Ownership
Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors retain full copyright of their published article. The journal does not require a transfer of copyright. Instead, authors grant JRO a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the work.
Creative Commons Licensing
License Type: CC BY 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution License)
Permitted Uses:
- Share — copy and redistribute in any medium or format.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the work.
- Reuse — for commercial and non-commercial purposes.
Conditions: Proper attribution must be given to the original author(s), the journal, and the source.
Author Rights
- Authors may deposit the published version in institutional or subject repositories without embargo.
- Authors may distribute copies for teaching, presentations, or academic purposes.
- Authors may reuse their work in future publications, provided that proper citation to JRO is included.
Third-Party Material
If an article contains material (e.g., figures, tables, images) from third parties, it is the author’s responsibility to obtain necessary permissions for reuse under CC BY licensing.
Publisher Responsibilities
JRO ensures that licensing terms are clearly displayed on each article. Licensing metadata is deposited with CrossRef to support discoverability.
Compliance with Funders
Our licensing model complies with the open access policies of major funders, including:
- Plan S coalition funders
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- European Research Council (ERC)
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Important: Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts do not infringe on third-party rights or copyright laws.
FAQs
Can I reuse my figures in another publication?
Yes, provided proper attribution is given to JRO and the original article.
Does JRO charge for copyright transfer?
No. JRO does not request copyright transfer. Authors retain all rights.
Can commercial organizations reuse JRO content?
Yes. Commercial reuse is allowed under CC BY 4.0, with attribution.