Open Access Policy

Open-access commitment

The Journal of Clinical Medical Research (JCMR) is dedicated to the principles of open access, ensuring that all content is freely available to readers without any access charges or restrictions imposed on users or their institutions. Embracing open-access principles, JCMR grants readers the freedom to engage with published articles in various ways, including reading, downloading, copying, distributing, printing, searching, or linking to full-text articles, without the need for prior approval from the publisher or authors. This commitment to open access aligns with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition, promoting the democratization of knowledge and facilitating widespread access to scholarly research.

Online accessibility and identification

JCMR ensures that all published articles are promptly and permanently available online immediately after the completion of the publication process. Through robust online accessibility measures, JCMR guarantees that readers worldwide can easily locate and access published content at any time. Furthermore, each article published in JCMR is assigned a unique Crossref DOI number (Digital Object Identifier), providing a standardized and persistent identifier that enhances searchability, facilitates citation, and ensures long-term accessibility and recognition of scholarly contributions.

Licensing and usage terms

Articles featured in JCMR operate under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, offering users maximum flexibility in utilizing published content. Under this license, readers are granted permission for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of the content in any medium or format, provided proper citation is attributed to the original work. By adopting this licensing framework, JCMR promotes the dissemination and reuse of scholarly research while ensuring that authors receive appropriate recognition for their contributions.