Licensing Policy

The Pakistan Journal of Clinical Research (PJCR) is dedicated to broad dissemination, ethical reuse, and open access of published research. To facilitate transparency and compliance with international standards, PJCR publishes all articles under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), unless otherwise specified. This license allows readers and third parties to share, adapt, and use the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided proper credit is given to the original authors. Authors retain full copyright of their work while granting PJCR the right to publish, distribute, and index the manuscript. Authors may deposit preprints or accepted versions in repositories, use their work in future academic outputs, and distribute copies for educational or non-commercial purposes. PJCR reserves the right to disseminate content via indexing platforms, enforce ethical standards, and implement corrections, errata, or retractions following COPE guidelines. For third-party copyrighted content, authors must obtain permission, provide proper attribution, and comply with original license terms. The CC BY 4.0 license supports both commercial and non-commercial use, enabling integration into educational materials, scientific presentations, and policy development. Alternative licensing may be offered for editorials, commentaries, or special collections upon request. Unauthorized use without attribution may result in legal action. Authors and users are encouraged to adhere strictly to these licensing terms to uphold ethical publishing practices. For inquiries, authors may contact the PJCR Editorial Office at editor@pjcr.com. By submitting to PJCR, authors agree to comply with this licensing policy, ensuring responsible dissemination and protection of research rights.