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Reuse and Attribution

Reuse is permitted when proper citation is provided. We encourage researchers and clinicians to build on published findings to improve transfusion practice and patient outcomes.

Clinical Impact and Publishing Value

IJBT prioritizes blood safety, clinical relevance, and transparent reporting for transfusion medicine research.

Self Archiving

Authors may post accepted manuscripts in institutional repositories and personal websites with proper citation. This supports compliance with funder mandates.

Commercial Reuse

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Corrections and Updates

If changes are needed after publication, IJBT issues corrections or updates to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Attribution Requirements

Reuse must include appropriate citation, author credit, and a link to the license. This ensures that transfusion research remains traceable and properly credited.

Third Party Permissions

If figures include proprietary assays, commercial logos, or patient images, obtain written permission and provide documentation during submission.

Preprints and Sharing

Authors may share preprints and accepted manuscripts, provided the final published version is cited. This supports rapid dissemination of transfusion findings.

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If a manuscript is produced by a government agency or under specific institutional terms, notify the editorial office to ensure license compatibility.

Permissions Requests

For reuse outside the standard license, contact the editorial office. We can provide guidance on permissions and attribution wording.

Patient Images and Consent

If manuscripts include clinical images or identifiable patient information, authors must provide explicit consent and confirm that privacy standards are met.

Educational Reuse

Open licensing supports use of IJBT articles in teaching, training, and guideline development. Proper attribution ensures credit and traceability of transfusion evidence.

Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring that materials they submit can be shared under the stated license. If any limitations exist, disclose them in the manuscript for patients and donors.

Policy and Clinical Use

Published findings can inform blood safety policies and clinical protocols. Licensing clarity makes it easier for hospitals and blood centers to adopt evidence based guidance for readers.

Author Reuse

Authors may reuse their own figures and text in future works with proper citation. The open license supports ongoing scholarship and educational use in transfusion programs.

Derivative Works

Others may adapt or build on IJBT articles under the terms of the license. Attribution ensures the original authors receive credit for foundational transfusion research.

License and Data

If datasets are shared alongside articles, ensure data licensing is compatible with the article license and clearly stated in the data availability statement.

License Summary

The open license allows sharing and adaptation with attribution, supporting education and clinical implementation. Clear licensing reduces barriers for hospitals and blood centers seeking to apply evidence quickly.

It also enables translations or training materials that improve transfusion safety and supports global training initiatives.

Attribution Example

When reusing material, cite the original article title, authors, journal, year, and DOI. This ensures readers can trace transfusion evidence to its source.

Include a link to the license so users understand reuse permissions.