Welcome to the Journal of Orthopedics Intellectual Property Policy page.
At the Journal of Orthopedics, we are committed to fostering a transparent and respectful publishing environment. This page outlines our intellectual property (IP) policies, ensuring the rights of authors, reviewers, and the journal itself are protected.
- Copyright and Licensing
Ownership: Upon acceptance of a manuscript, the copyright for the published work will be transferred to the “Journal of Orthopedics”. Authors retain the right to use their work for educational and research purposes.
License Agreements: Authors may select from various licensing options, including Creative Commons licenses, which allow for sharing and adaptation with proper attribution.
- Originality and Plagiarism
Policy: We require that all submissions are original works. Manuscripts must not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
Plagiarism Detection: We utilize plagiarism detection software to ensure the integrity of the published content. Authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards in research and publication.
- Trademark
Journal Title and Logo: The title “Journal of Orthopedics” and our logo are trademarks of Lab Publishers. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited.
- Open Access
Articles published under our open-access model are freely available for the public, with clear terms for reuse as outlined by the chosen license.
- Data Sharing and Transparency
Data Ownership: Authors are required to clarify the ownership of any data presented in their manuscripts and adhere to ethical guidelines regarding data sharing.
Supplementary Materials: Any supplementary materials submitted with manuscripts must comply with our IP policies and be clearly attributed.
- Compliance with Institutional Policies
Institutional Guidelines: Our journal’s IP policies align with the guidelines of academic institutions and funding bodies to promote ethical research practices.
- Editorial Integrity
Conflict of Interest: We maintain strict policies to manage conflicts of interest for editors and reviewers to ensure impartiality in the review process.
Peer Review Process: We protect the integrity of our peer review system to prevent unauthorized use or theft of submitted manuscripts.
- Enforcement of IP Rights
Monitoring: We actively monitor for potential infringements of our IP rights and take appropriate action against violations, which may include legal remedies.
For Inquiries:
If you have any questions regarding our intellectual property policies, please contact us at info@lab-publishers.com. We are here to assist you and ensure a respectful and fair publishing environment.