Open Access & Copyright License Policy
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
International Medical Journal of Health (IMJH) publishes all articles under the CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring maximum dissemination and reuse of research.
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1. License Overview
Creative Commons CC BY 4.0
All articles published in IMJH are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Key Features
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2. Author Rights & Responsibilities
Author Copyright Agreement
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IMJH the right to publish under CC BY 4.0 license.
Authors Retain
Authors Grant to IMJH
Copyright Transfer Agreement
All authors must sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement during submission, which formalizes the rights outlined above. The agreement is non-negotiable and applies to all authors of the manuscript.
3. User Permissions & Restrictions
You Are Free To:
Under These Terms:
Permission Summary
The CC BY 4.0 license allows maximum freedom to reuse and build upon published research while ensuring authors receive proper credit for their work. No permission is required from authors or publisher for reuse that complies with the license terms.
4. Copyright Policy
Copyright Management
Copyright Ownership
Authors retain copyright of their published articles. The copyright transfer agreement grants IMJH exclusive publishing rights while allowing authors to retain ownership.
Third-Party Material
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any third-party material (figures, tables, text excerpts) and must provide evidence of permission during submission.
Copyright Infringement
IMJH respects intellectual property rights and will investigate any claims of copyright infringement. Authors are responsible for ensuring their work does not infringe others' rights.
License Exceptions
Some components (logos, branding elements) are not covered by CC BY license and remain under IMJH's copyright. These exceptions are clearly marked in published articles.
Copyright Violations
Any violation of copyright terms will be taken seriously. IMJH reserves the right to remove infringing content, retract articles, and take legal action if necessary. Users violating license terms may lose access privileges.
5. Open Access Publishing Model
Gold Open Access Journal
IMJH operates as a Gold Open Access journal where all articles are freely available immediately upon publication, funded through Article Processing Charges (APC).
Immediate Availability
Articles available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication without embargo.
Global Access
Free access for readers worldwide without subscription fees or paywalls.
Increased Impact
Open access typically leads to higher citation rates and broader research impact.
Open Access Compliance
IMJH's open access policy complies with major funding agency requirements including:
6. Attribution Requirements
Proper Citation Guidelines
When using IMJH articles under CC BY 4.0 license, proper attribution must be given to the original author(s).
Required Information
Attribution Examples
Standard Citation:
Smith, J. et al. (2023). Research Title. International Medical Journal of Health, 9(2), 45-56. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxx
With License:
© 2023 The Authors. Published by IMJH under CC BY 4.0 license.
Modification Notice
If you modify or adapt the material, you must indicate that changes were made. You may not suggest the original author endorses your modifications. Example: "Adapted from Smith et al. (2023) under CC BY 4.0 license."
7. Commercial Use Policy
Permitted Commercial Uses
Commercial Restrictions
Commercial Licensing
The CC BY 4.0 license explicitly permits commercial use without requiring additional permissions or fees. Companies and organizations may use IMJH articles for commercial purposes as long as they comply with attribution requirements. No separate commercial license is needed.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
License Summary
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
This license lets others distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon your work, even commercially, as long as they credit you for the original creation. This is the most accommodating of licenses offered. Recommended for maximum dissemination and use of licensed materials.