Open Access Statement
Advancing Stem Cell Research through Open Access
The Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation (JSCTT) is committed to the open-access publishing model, ensuring that groundbreaking discoveries in regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and transplantation are freely accessible to researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals worldwide. By eliminating paywalls, JSCTT promotes the rapid dissemination of knowledge, fostering advancements in cellular therapy and biomedical science.
All articles published in JSCTT are freely available immediately upon publication, supporting global innovation in regenerative medicine, personalized therapies, and clinical applications of stem cells.
Open Access and Creative Commons Licensing
JSCTT follows an open-access policy under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This ensures:
- Unlimited access: Readers can view, download, and distribute research without restrictions.
- Global knowledge sharing: Open access facilitates collaboration across medical and research disciplines.
- Author rights retention: Authors maintain copyright while maximizing research visibility.
Why Open Access?
Publishing in an open-access journal like JSCTT provides multiple advantages:
- Broad Accessibility: Research is available to scientists, doctors, and policymakers worldwide.
- Higher Citation Impact: Open-access articles receive increased citations and recognition.
- Faster Knowledge Translation: Enables immediate application of findings in clinical and laboratory settings.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Connects experts in stem cell biology, bioengineering, and regenerative medicine.
Article Processing Charges and Funding Support
To maintain high publishing standards, JSCTT applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. These charges cover peer review, formatting, indexing, and long-term digital archiving. However, JSCTT provides:
- APC Waivers: Available for authors from low-income countries and early-career researchers.
- Institutional and Grant-Based Support: Many research organizations offer APC funding.
- Transparent Pricing: Affordable rates ensuring high-quality publication.
Indexing and Long-Term Digital Preservation
To ensure the lasting availability of published research, JSCTT is indexed and archived in renowned scientific repositories, including:
- CrossRef – Assigns DOIs for accurate citation tracking.
- Portico – Guarantees long-term digital preservation.
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) – Enhances global discoverability.
- BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine) – Indexes high-quality open-access research.
Join the Open Science Movement
By publishing with JSCTT, authors contribute to the global advancement of regenerative medicine. We encourage scientists, clinicians, and biomedical researchers to submit their work, ensuring maximum research impact and worldwide accessibility.
Pioneering the future of regenerative medicine—open, unrestricted, and available to all!
For further details, visit our journal website or contact us at [email protected].