Open Access Statement

The Journal of Clinical Pharmacy in Community Practice (JCPCP) is an open-access scholarly journal dedicated to ensuring that all published research is freely, immediately, and permanently available to the global scientific and healthcare community without financial, legal, or technical barriers.

The journal is committed to the principle that knowledge should be accessible to all, especially in fields related to clinical pharmacy, community healthcare, and public health, where rapid dissemination of research can directly contribute to improved patient outcomes and healthcare practices.

1. User Rights and Permissions

All users are granted broad and unrestricted rights to access and use published content, including the ability to:

  • Read and download full-text articles without subscription or payment
  • Copy and distribute published materials in any medium or format
  • Print and share articles for educational, research, or professional use
  • Index, link, and store content in repositories or databases
  • Reuse and adapt content for lawful academic or research purposes

No prior permission from the publisher or authors is required for these uses, provided that proper attribution is given to the original source.

2. Attribution Requirement

While JCPCP allows unrestricted access and reuse, users must provide appropriate credit to the original authors and the journal. Attribution should include citation of the article, journal name, and where applicable, the Digital Object Identifier (DOI).

Proper acknowledgment ensures academic integrity and supports responsible scholarly communication.

3. Compliance with International Open Access Standards

This open-access policy is fully aligned with the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), which defines open access as the free availability of scholarly literature with permission for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium.

JCPCP actively supports global open science initiatives and encourages the free exchange of knowledge across academic, clinical, and research communities.

4. Long-Term Open Access Commitment

Since its establishment, JCPCP has followed a full open-access publishing model. This policy applies to all current and future issues of the journal, ensuring uninterrupted and permanent access to published research.

The journal remains committed to maintaining transparency, accessibility, and long-term availability of scholarly work for researchers, practitioners, and the wider public.

5. Supporting Global Knowledge Sharing

JCPCP believes that unrestricted access to scientific research fosters innovation, collaboration, and improved healthcare outcomes worldwide. By eliminating access barriers, the journal contributes to the advancement of clinical pharmacy and community healthcare practices globally.