The Brazilian Journal of Case Reports (BJCR) (ISSN 2763-583X) is an open-access journal committed to the ethical and transparent dissemination of scientific knowledge. The journal follows internationally recognized copyright and licensing standards to ensure that published content is freely accessible while protecting authors' rights. All published content is freely available without embargo or registration requirements. Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, and use them for any lawful purpose, provided proper attribution is given.

Key Author Rights

• Authors retain copyright of their manuscripts and grant BJCR a non-exclusive right to publish the article under a CC BY 4.0 license. No copyright is transferred to the journal. This ensures compliance with international open-access standards, including DOAJ requirements.
• Authors grant BJCR the right of first publication under a CC BY 4.0 license.
• Authors may reuse, distribute, and archive their work freely as long as proper attribution is maintained.
• Authors do not require permission from BJCR to reuse their work in other contexts, such as books, conferences, or repositories.

License and Permissions

All published content in BJCR is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows:

• Free Access and Sharing – Any user may read, download, copy, distribute, print, and share the content in any format.
• Adaptation and Modification – Users may remix, transform, or build upon the content for any lawful purpose, including commercial use.
• No Additional Permissions Required – Users do not need prior authorization from BJCR or the authors to use or distribute the work, as long as proper credit is given.
• Attribution Guidelines – When reusing BJCR content, users must provide appropriate attribution, including:
  • Author(s) name(s)
  • Article title
  • Journal name (BJCR)
  • DOI (if applicable)
  • Link to the original article
  • Indication of any modifications made

For more information on the license, visit the Creative Commons website.

Self-Archiving Policy

BJCR supports open-access principles and encourages authors to self-archive their work in institutional and subject-specific repositories. BJCR follows the Sherpa/RoMEO Green Open Access policy, allowing authors to share their work in preprint servers, institutional repositories, and academic networks without restrictions. There is no embargo period, ensuring immediate availability of research. Authors may deposit the following versions of their manuscripts without embargo:

1. Preprint Version – The original manuscript before peer review.
2. Accepted Manuscript – The version after peer review but before final typesetting.
3. Published Version – The final, formatted, and published version.

Authors may upload these versions to:

• Institutional repositories
• Preprint servers (e.g., arXiv, medRxiv, SSRN)
• Personal websites
• ResearchGate, Academia.edu, or other scholarly networks

Third-Party Content and Copyright Compliance

Authors submitting to BJCR must ensure that any third-party content (e.g., images, tables, datasets) is either original, used under a compatible open-access license, or has received proper permission from the copyright holder.

Authors are responsible for:

• Obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted materials.
• Providing appropriate citations for third-party works.
• Ensuring all content complies with the CC BY 4.0 license.

Any violation of copyright laws or licensing agreements is the responsibility of the author.

Publishing Ethics and Plagiarism Policy

BJCR adheres to strict ethical guidelines to maintain the integrity of scientific publishing. Authors must ensure that their submissions:

• Are original and not previously published in any other peer-reviewed journal.
• Do not contain plagiarized or copyright-infringing material.
• Comply with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for research integrity.

Plagiarism checks are conducted on all submissions. If any copyright infringement or ethical misconduct is detected, BJCR reserves the right to:

• Reject the manuscript.
• Retract a published article if violations are discovered post-publication.
• Notify the author’s institution or funding body in cases of severe ethical breaches.

Usage and Reuse of BJCR Content

All articles published in BJCR can be freely used for:

• Educational purposes (e.g., classroom teaching, course materials).
• Research and scholarly works.
• Commercial and non-commercial applications.

The only requirement for reuse is proper attribution following CC BY 4.0 guidelines. BJCR aligns with the DOAJ open-access requirements by ensuring immediate, unrestricted access to all published content. No subscription fees, embargoes, or login requirements apply.

Copyright Disputes and Corrections

If a copyright dispute arises, BJCR will investigate and take appropriate action based on COPE and legal guidelines. If necessary, corrections or retractions will be issued to maintain the integrity of the journal.

For copyright-related inquiries or permission requests, please contact the editorial office at bjcasereports@gmail.com.