Open Access License - International Multispeciality Journal of Health (IJOER)

Our Open Access Commitment

IJOER is committed to the principles of open science and unrestricted knowledge dissemination. As a gold open access journal, all research is freely accessible worldwide without subscription barriers, supporting global research collaboration and knowledge sharing.

IJOER Open Access License - Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 for Literature Research
Gold Open Access Model

The full text of all IJOER articles is available immediately upon publication under Creative Commons licensing. Authors retain copyright while enabling broad dissemination of their work. This model aligns with our Publication Process and supports our Digital Preservation commitments.

1. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

CC BY 4.0

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

All articles published in IJOER are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to share and adapt the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and publication.

License Conditions
  • Attribution: Credit must be given to the original authors
  • Citation: Proper citation of the original publication
  • Notice: Indicate if changes were made to the work
  • Link to License: Include link to CC BY 4.0 license
  • No Additional Restrictions: Cannot apply terms that restrict others from doing anything the license permits
  • No Endorsement: Cannot suggest the licensor endorses you or your use
Official License

View the complete legal text of the CC BY 4.0 license:

2. Permitted Uses Under CC BY 4.0

Allowed Uses
  • Read, download & print articles for free
  • Share copies for educational purposes
  • Include in course packs and teaching materials
  • Republish in institutional repositories
  • Translate into other languages
  • Create adaptations and derivatives
  • Commercial use by companies and organizations
  • Text and data mine content
  • Distribute through academic networks
  • Use in conference presentations
Attribution Requirements

When using IJOER content, you must provide:

  • Author Names: All contributing authors
  • Article Title: Complete title of the work
  • Journal Name: International Multispeciality Journal of Health
  • Volume/Issue: Publication details
  • DOI Link: Permanent link to the article
  • License Notice: CC BY 4.0 license statement
  • Modification Notice: If changes were made
Example Attribution: "Smith, J., & Johnson, A. (2024). Literary Analysis of Modern Poetry. International Multispeciality Journal of Health, 12(3), 45-67. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx. Licensed under CC BY 4.0."

3. Author Rights and Responsibilities

Retained Author Rights

Under our open access model, authors retain substantial rights to their published work:

  • Full Copyright Ownership: Authors keep copyright of their work
  • Repository Deposit: Right to deposit in institutional repositories
  • Academic Sharing: Permission to share on academic networks
  • Thesis Inclusion: Ability to include in PhD theses and dissertations
  • Derivative Works: Right to create derivative works
  • Teaching Use: Freedom to use in teaching and conferences
  • Commercial Reuse: Rights for commercial applications
  • Translation Rights: Authority for translations
Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure compliance with the following requirements:

  • Ensure work is original and not published elsewhere
  • Obtain permissions for third-party content
  • Disclose conflicts of interest as per our Ethics Policy
  • Adhere to ethical research standards
  • Attribute funding sources appropriately
  • Participate in the peer review process
  • Complete publication agreement upon acceptance
  • Verify accuracy of data and references
Publication Agreement

Upon manuscript acceptance, authors complete a publication agreement that:

  • Confirms author's copyright ownership
  • Grants IJOER publication rights
  • Authorizes Creative Commons licensing
  • Ensures compliance with ethical standards
  • Verifies originality and attribution
  • Outlines author warranties and representations
  • Specifies rights for derivative works
  • Documents funding and conflict disclosures
Note: This agreement does not transfer copyright to the journal but grants necessary permissions for publication and distribution under open access terms.

4. Reader and User Rights

Academic Use

Faculty and students can use content for teaching, research, and coursework without needing additional permissions.

Includes course packs, reading lists, and classroom materials
Institutional Use

Libraries and institutions can archive, distribute and provide access to content for their communities.

Repository deposits, library subscriptions, institutional access
Commercial Use

Companies and organizations are free to use research for commercial purposes, providing proper attribution.

Market research, product development, corporate training
Global Accessibility

Our open access policy ensures researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and students from all geographical locations and income levels can read and utilize published research without financial constraints, supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals for education and knowledge sharing.

5. Article Processing Charges (APC)

To support our gold open access publishing model and cover costs for peer review, editorial services, production, and long-term digital preservation, IJOER charges article processing fees. Detailed information is available on our Article Processing Charges page.

Publication Fee Structure

Author Categories Indian Authors (INR) International Authors (USD)
Academic Faculty/Professionals/Others ₹4,500 $100
Students/Research Scholars ₹3,500 $80
IJOER Members/Reviewers ₹3,000 $60
Fee Coverage Includes:
  • Double-blind peer review management
  • Professional copyediting and typesetting
  • Digital preservation and archiving
  • Crossref DOI registration
  • Indexing service submissions
  • Platform maintenance and hosting
  • Author support and correspondence
Waiver Policy:

APC waivers or discounts may be available for:

  • Authors from low-income countries
  • Early-career researchers
  • Demonstrated financial hardship cases
  • Editorial board members
  • Invited contributions and editorials
  • Special circumstances reviewed case-by-case

6. Repository and Self-Archiving Policy

Accepted Version (Post-print)

Authors may self-archive the accepted manuscript version:

  • Immediately upon acceptance
  • In institutional repositories
  • On personal homepages and websites
  • In subject-specific repositories
  • Through academic social networks
  • In thesis and dissertation appendices
Requirements: Include citation and link to published version, with acknowledgment of IJOER as the original publisher.
Published Version

The final published PDF may be shared under these conditions:

  • For non-commercial educational use
  • With proper attribution and citation
  • In teaching and course materials
  • Through institutional repositories
  • For scholarly communication purposes
  • In conference presentations
Note: Commercial reuse may require additional permissions. See our Article Sharing Policy for details.

7. Long-Term Preservation and Access

IJOER is committed to ensuring permanent availability of published research through multiple archiving strategies as detailed in our Digital Preservation Policy.

DOI System

Permanent digital identifiers through CrossRef ensure persistent linking and citation stability.

Digital Archiving

Multiple redundant storage systems with regular backups and format migration.

LOCKSS Network

Participation in distributed preservation network ensuring content survival through institutional collaboration.

Preservation Guarantee

Our archiving policy guarantees that all published content will be available to future generations of researchers regardless of technological changes or institutional transitions, supporting the long-term impact of scholarly work.

8. Compliance and Impact

Funder Compliance

Our open access policy meets requirements of major research funders:

  • National research foundations
  • International funding agencies
  • Government research councils
  • Institutional grant requirements
  • Private research foundations
  • EU Horizon Europe mandates
  • NIH and NSF policies (where applicable)
Research Impact

Open-access publishing increases research visibility and impact:

  • Higher citation rates and academic impact
  • Broader readership across disciplines
  • Increased media and public attention
  • Greater societal and policy impact
  • Enhanced international collaboration
  • Improved research reproducibility
  • Accelerated knowledge dissemination
Questions About Open Access?

For information on licensing terms, self-archiving policies, or APC-related inquiries, contact our open access coordinator:

Email: info.IJOER@gmail.com or info@globalacademician.com

For technical assistance with repository deposits or licensing compliance, write to the same addresses. Visit our Contact Us page for additional communication options or check our FAQ for common questions about open access publishing.