Open Access Policy for the International Journal of Modern Medicine

The International Journal of Modern Medicine (IJMM) is committed to the principles of open access, transparency, and accessibility in scholarly publishing. As an open access international peer-reviewed journal, IJMM aims to disseminate high-quality research findings and scientific knowledge to a global audience without any barriers.

1. Open Access Definition: IJMM adheres to the Budapest Open Access Initiative definition of open access, which means that all articles published in the journal are freely available online to the global community immediately upon publication. Readers can access, download, read, and share the full text of these articles without any subscription or paywall barriers.

2. Creative Commons License: To facilitate open access and encourage the widespread distribution and use of published articles, IJMM applies a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license to all its published content. This license allows readers to freely distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the published work, provided they give appropriate credit to the original authors and the source of the work.

3. Author Rights and Responsibilities: Authors retain the copyright to their work published in IJMM. By submitting their manuscript for publication, authors grant the journal the right to publish and disseminate their work under the terms of the CC BY license. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, originality, and ethical integrity of their research findings and for obtaining any necessary permissions or licenses for material included in their manuscripts.

4. Publication Fees: To cover the costs of editorial processing, peer review, online hosting, and other publishing expenses, IJMM charges article processing charges (APCs) to authors upon acceptance of their manuscripts for publication. However, IJMM offers waivers or discounts on APCs for authors from low-income countries or those experiencing financial hardship, ensuring that open access publishing is accessible to researchers worldwide.

5. Archiving and Preservation: IJMM is committed to the long-term preservation of published articles and ensures their availability and accessibility through digital archiving services and repositories. The journal participates in initiatives such as CLOCKSS and Portico to safeguard the scholarly record and ensure that published content remains available in perpetuity.

6. Compliance with Standards and Best Practices: IJMM adheres to international standards and best practices in scholarly publishing, including those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA). The journal upholds rigorous editorial and peer review processes to maintain the quality and integrity of published content.

7. Continuous Improvement and Feedback: IJMM is committed to continuously improving its open access policies and practices to better serve the needs of the global research community. The journal welcomes feedback, suggestions, and inquiries from authors, readers, reviewers, and other stakeholders to ensure that it remains a trusted platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of modern medicine.

This Open Access Policy outlines the principles and practices that guide the publication process at the International Journal of Modern Medicine. By adhering to these principles, IJMM aims to advance scholarly communication, promote knowledge sharing, and contribute to the advancement of modern medicine on a global scale.