Open Access Policy

By removing barriers to access, we empower researchers, professionals, and the general public worldwide to engage with cutting-edge research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge across disciplines.

1. What is Open Access?

IJIMAS operates under a full open access model, which means:

• Free Availability: All articles are freely accessible to read, download, and share immediately upon publication.
• No Paywalls: There are no subscription fees or access restrictions, ensuring global availability of research.

2. Licensing Framework

All articles in IJIMAS are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.

What This License Permits:

• Sharing and Distribution: Articles can be freely shared for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and IJIMAS.
• No Alterations: Articles may not be modified, transformed, or built upon.

For more information about the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license, please visit:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/.

3. Benefits of Open Access

• Global Reach: IJIMAS articles are accessible to readers worldwide, breaking down financial and geographical barriers to information.
• Enhanced Visibility: Open access increases the visibility and impact of published research, often leading to higher citation rates and greater recognition.
• Collaboration and Innovation: By fostering knowledge sharing across disciplines, IJIMAS promotes innovation and global collaboration.

4. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To sustain our open access model and cover operational costs (e.g., peer review, editing, hosting, and archiving), IJIMAS charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts.

Details:

• APC Amount: Visit our APC Policy Page for detailed pricing.
• Fee Waivers: Authors experiencing financial hardship may apply for a fee waiver, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For more information about APCs and waivers, please contact us at: editor@ijimas.com.

5. Digital Preservation and Archiving

IJIMAS ensures the long-term accessibility and preservation of all published articles through robust digital preservation systems, including participation in recognized archiving mechanisms such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS.

Additionally, all published articles are permanently available in our online archive, ensuring their availability for future research and reference.

6. Author Rights

Authors publishing with IJIMAS retain copyright of their work while granting IJIMAS a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute their articles. This allows authors to:

• Use their work for teaching, research, and non-commercial presentations.
• Share their work in institutional repositories or on personal websites, with proper attribution to IJIMAS.

7. Compliance with Funding Agencies

The IJIMAS open access policy aligns with global funding agency requirements, ensuring compliance with mandates for publicly funded research to be openly accessible.

8. Ethical Considerations

IJIMAS upholds the highest standards of academic integrity. Open access publishing ensures ethical research reaches a wider audience while maintaining transparency and accountability.

9. Supporting Open Science

As a proud supporter of the Open Science movement, IJIMAS is dedicated to fostering collaboration, accessibility, and transparency in research. By making all content freely available, we contribute to a global culture of scientific innovation and cooperation.

10. Copyright and Reuse Guidelines

While IJIMAS articles are freely accessible, users must:

1. Credit the original author(s) and IJIMAS as the source.
2. Refrain from altering or using the content for commercial purposes without prior permission.

Contact Us

For further inquiries regarding the IJIMAS open access policy, please contact:
Editorial Office
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine and Applied Sciences (IJIMAS)
Email: editor@ijimas.com