Open Access Policy of the International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health (IJMSDH)

Commitment to Open Access

The International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health (IJMSDH) is committed to the principles of open access and the unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge. The journal believes that scientific and medical research should be freely available to researchers, healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, students, and the general public worldwide.

All articles published in IJMSDH are made immediately and permanently available online without subscription fees, registration requirements, or access barriers.

Gold Open Access Journal

IJMSDH operates under the Gold Open Access publishing model. Under this model, all accepted and published articles are freely accessible to readers immediately upon publication.

Readers are permitted to:

  • Read and download articles free of charge.
  • Copy and distribute published content.
  • Print articles for personal, educational, and research purposes.
  • Share links to published articles.
  • Use published content in accordance with the applicable license terms.

The journal does not impose embargo periods on published content.

Copyright and Author Rights

Authors retain the copyright of their published work.

By submitting and publishing their manuscript in IJMSDH, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, and preserve the article as part of the scholarly record.

Authors remain free to:

  • Share their published articles on personal websites.
  • Deposit articles in institutional repositories.
  • Deposit articles in subject repositories.
  • Share articles through academic and professional networks.
  • Use their work for educational and research purposes.

Retention of copyright ensures that authors maintain ownership of their intellectual contributions while enabling broad dissemination of their research.

Licensing Policy

All articles published in IJMSDH are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under the CC BY 4.0 License, users may:

  • Share, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material.
  • Use the content for educational, research, and commercial purposes.

Provided that:

  • Appropriate credit is given to the original author(s).
  • A link to the license is provided.
  • Any modifications are clearly indicated.

The license promotes the widest possible dissemination and reuse of scholarly work while ensuring proper attribution to the original authors.

Reuse and Distribution

The journal encourages the responsible sharing and reuse of published research to maximize scientific visibility and impact.

Users may reuse published content in accordance with the applicable Creative Commons license without seeking additional permission from the journal, provided appropriate attribution is maintained.

Repository and Self-Archiving Policy

Authors may deposit and archive:

  • Submitted manuscripts.
  • Accepted manuscripts.
  • Published versions of record.

In institutional repositories, subject repositories, personal websites, academic social networks, and other lawful repositories without embargo restrictions.

The journal supports the long-term preservation, accessibility, and dissemination of scholarly research.

Accessibility and Knowledge Sharing

IJMSDH believes that open access publishing enhances global knowledge exchange and promotes equitable access to scientific information, particularly for researchers, clinicians, and institutions in resource-limited settings.

By removing financial and legal barriers to access, the journal seeks to increase the visibility, discoverability, readership, and impact of published research.

Compliance with International Standards

IJMSDH supports the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing and is committed to maintaining transparent policies regarding access, copyright, licensing, and scholarly communication.

The journal follows internationally recognized standards for open access publishing and encourages the ethical and responsible dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Contact

Questions regarding this Open Access Policy, copyright, licensing, or reuse of published content may be directed to the Editorial Office through the official contact information provided on the journal website.