Copyright and Licensing

Copyright and Licensing Policy

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy (JSMT) is dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research in sports medicine, physical rehabilitation, and athletic performance. To promote knowledge sharing and ensure unrestricted access, JSMT follows an open-access licensing policy that balances author rights with global accessibility.

Copyright Ownership

Authors publishing in JSMT retain full copyright ownership of their work. This empowers researchers, clinicians, and sports professionals to:

  • Freely distribute their articles without restrictions.
  • Reuse their findings for future research or clinical applications.
  • Deposit their work in institutional repositories, preprint servers, and professional networks.
  • License their research for academic, non-commercial, and professional development purposes.

By granting JSMT a non-exclusive publishing license, authors ensure broader visibility and dissemination of their work worldwide.

Creative Commons Licensing

All published articles in JSMT are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows:

  • Unrestricted sharing: Anyone can freely access, read, and distribute research.
  • Modification and adaptation: The content may be built upon for further advancements in sports medicine.
  • Proper attribution: Authors receive due credit whenever their work is cited or reused.
  • No additional restrictions: The research remains fully accessible for academic and professional use.

This licensing approach ensures that sports science research reaches a global audience, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Author Rights and Publication Ethics

JSMT follows the ethical guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adheres to best practices in scholarly publishing. Authors must:

  • Ensure research integrity and avoid plagiarism.
  • Acknowledge all contributors and funding sources.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest to maintain transparency.
  • Follow data integrity standards for reproducibility and accuracy.

Ethical misconduct, including duplicate submissions, falsified data, or image manipulation, will lead to retraction and potential legal action.

Reproduction and Usage Guidelines

JSMT articles are available for use under the following conditions:

  • Proper citation: Users must credit the original authors and source.
  • Educational and research applications: Articles may be freely used for teaching and academic purposes.
  • Non-commercial intent: Commercial reuse requires permission from the authors.
  • No alteration of research context: The original meaning of the work must be maintained.

For inquiries regarding commercial use, translations, or special permissions, please contact the editorial office.

Copyright Disputes and Violations

JSMT enforces strict copyright protection. Any disputes regarding copyright infringement must be reported to the editorial team with supporting documentation. Proven cases of infringement may result in retraction or legal consequences.

For copyright-related queries, please contact: [email protected]

Fostering Global Sports Medicine Research

By publishing in JSMT, authors contribute to a sustainable open-access model, ensuring that valuable research in sports science and rehabilitation remains widely accessible. We encourage scholars, clinicians, and sports professionals to collaborate and drive innovation in sports medicine.

Together, we advance sports science for a healthier and stronger future!

For more details, visit our journal website or contact our editorial office at [email protected].