Open Access Publication and Creative Commons Licensing

Open Access Policy for CIJMR

The Central India Journal of Medical Research (CIJMR) (ISSN-2583-6609) adheres to a fully Open Access policy, providing immediate, free, and unrestricted access to all published content. CIJMR is dedicated to ensuring that high-quality research in medical and related fields is freely available to the global academic community, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and the public.

Key Features of CIJMR's Open Access Policy:

1. Immediate Availability

   • All articles are made freely available online immediately upon publication without any embargo period. This ensures that readers around the world can access and use the content without delay.

2. No Subscription or Paywalls

   • CIJMR does not charge readers or institutions for access to its articles. We believe that removing financial barriers allows for greater dissemination of knowledge and maximizes the reach and impact of published research.

3. Creative Commons License

   • CIJMR operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License. This license allows others to:
     • Share (copy and redistribute) the material in any medium or format.
     • Adapt (remix, transform, and build upon) the material for any purpose, even commercially, as long as proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and the journal.

4. Author Rights and Copyright

   • Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant CIJMR a license to publish the article. Authors are free to distribute and share their work, ensuring proper citation and attribution to the journal.
   • Authors may archive the published version of their article in institutional repositories, personal websites, or any other platform.

5. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

   • CIJMR operates under a no submission fee and no publication fee policy. Authors are not required to pay article processing charges (APCs) or any other fees for submission, review, or publication. CIJMR believes that open access should not come with financial burdens for researchers.

6. Long-Term Archiving

   • To ensure the long-term preservation of published content, CIJMR partners with established digital archiving services such as LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and institutional repositories. This guarantees that all articles are preserved and remain accessible for future generations.

7. Commitment to Research Transparency

   • CIJMR encourages the sharing of research data and materials used in studies. Authors are invited to submit supplementary materials alongside their manuscripts to promote transparency and reproducibility.

8. Open Access and Ethical Publishing

   • CIJMR upholds the highest standards of ethical publishing practices and strives for inclusivity in scholarly communication. The journal is committed to reducing barriers for underrepresented groups, including authors from developing countries.

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Why Open Access?

Open Access publishing facilitates the free exchange of scientific ideas and advancements in healthcare by making knowledge available to everyone. CIJMR is proud to be part of this movement, contributing to the democratization of medical research.

For any inquiries or further information regarding CIJMR’s Open Access Policy, please contact our editorial office at [insert email/contact information].

Funding Support

The journal does not charge the author for submission. The Institute/trust supports the publishing cost of the Journal.