Copyright

Open Access Policy and Copyrights

Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad de Cuenca adopts an open-access policy based on the principle that providing the public with free and immediate access to research findings fosters a global exchange of scientific knowledge.

All journal content is freely available to readers without subscriptions or payments. This model promotes the democratization of knowledge and ensures that research can be consulted, downloaded, distributed, and cited by anyone, contributing to the advancement of health sciences.

Publication Fees

The journal does not charge any fees for manuscript submission, processing, or publication (APC-Free). This commitment reinforces its mission to support the scientific community, particularly in middle- and low-income countries, and ensures equity in access to knowledge.

Creative Commons Licenses

All published content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Under this license, anyone is permitted to:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material, provided that:
    • Attribution: Proper credit is given to the original author, a link to the license is provided, and any changes are indicated.
    • Non-Commercial Use: The material is not used for commercial purposes.
    • Share-Alike: Derivative works must be distributed under the same license.

Restrictions and Notices

  • No Additional Restrictions: Legal terms or technological measures that restrict the rights granted by the license cannot be applied.
  • Exceptions: The license does not apply to public domain elements or those protected by other rights (privacy, publicity, moral rights).
  • Guarantees: The license does not automatically grant all necessary permissions; additional limitations may apply based on local laws.

Commitment to Open Access

The CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license facilitates open access to knowledge, allowing for the unrestricted and free reuse of published articles, provided that authorship and license conditions are respected. This approach promotes the dissemination, transfer, and growth of scientific knowledge.

Additional Notes

For more details, it is recommended to read the full legal code of the license available on the Creative Commons website:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

Articles published under this license can be reused without requiring additional permissions or fees.

The open-access policy aligns with international scientific publishing standards and initiatives such as the Budapest Open Access Declaration, ensuring that published articles are accessible to researchers, healthcare professionals, and the general public worldwide.

Copyright Transfer to Institutions

In cases where the author wishes to transfer copyright to their institution (company or workplace):

  • The transfer is possible under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license, as rights remain under the author’s control.
  • This transfer can be formalized through a special statement on the manuscript's title page.
  • Authors must ensure compliance with specific regulations in their employment contracts.