The information below outlines your responsibilities and the process for requesting permission to use copyrighted material in your manuscript. All granted permissions must be submitted along with your manuscript to the journal.
Author Responsibilities
As the author, you are responsible for securing permission and covering any fees associated with the use of third-party copyrighted material included in your manuscript.
Material Requiring Permission
Permission is required for any content not in the public domain or not available under a license (e.g., Creative Commons). This includes, but is not limited to:
- Photographs
- Figures and tables
- Maps
- Cartoons
- Advertisements
- Epigraphs and extensive quotations (beyond the limits outlined under “Modification/Adaptation of Figures and Tables”)
Online Materials
Material found online may not be owned by the site where it appears. You must identify the original copyright holder and obtain permission before use. Exercise special caution when using photographs or content from websites, blogs, Google Images, YouTube, Wikimedia, and similar platforms.
Previously Published Material
If you or a colleague have previously published the material, review the original publication agreement to determine whether reuse is allowed. If you're uncertain, permission must be obtained.
Identifiable Individuals
You must obtain written consent from individuals (including patients) if your manuscript contains any identifiable information, images, audio, or video. Keep in mind:
- Masking eyes is not sufficient to anonymize a person.
- Individuals may be recognized by acquaintances even if the full face is not shown.
- People may also be identifiable through clinical descriptions or case reports.