At the International Council for Medical Education Research and Development (ICMERD), we believe in promoting open-access research while ensuring authors retain control over their intellectual property. Our copyright and licensing policy is designed to support ethical publishing, facilitate knowledge dissemination, and enhance the global impact of scientific research.
Copyright Policy
1. Author Copyright Retention
ICMERD follows an author-friendly copyright policy, allowing authors to retain full ownership of their work. Upon publication:
✔ Authors retain copyright over their manuscript.
✔ Authors grant ICMERD a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article.
✔ No part of the manuscript can be altered or republished elsewhere without proper citation.
2. Rights of Authors
Authors publishing with ICMERD have the right to:
✔ Share their published article on personal websites, repositories, and academic platforms.
✔ Use their article for teaching, presentations, or research dissemination.
✔ Distribute copies for non-commercial purposes.
3. Permissions & Restrictions
ICMERD does not impose strict restrictions on content reuse; however, proper attribution must be provided when republishing or redistributing content. Any commercial usage requires additional permission from the editorial office.
Licensing Policy
1. Open-Access Licensing (CC BY 4.0)
All articles published in ICMERD journals are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
2. What CC BY 4.0 Allows?
✔ Free distribution – Readers can copy and redistribute the material in any format.
✔ Adaptation & modification – Users can remix, transform, and build upon the work for any purpose, including commercially.
✔ Proper attribution – Users must credit the original author(s) and provide a link to the license.
✔ No additional restrictions – The licensor cannot apply legal terms or technological measures restricting the use of the work.
For full details, visit: Creative Commons License (CC BY 4.0)
Benefits of ICMERD’s Copyright & Licensing Policy
✔ Author Ownership – Retain copyright over your research.
✔ Global Visibility – Open-access licensing ensures worldwide readership.
✔ High Citation Impact – Research under CC BY 4.0 receives more citations and engagement.
✔ Ethical and Transparent Publishing – Compliance with international copyright laws.
Plagiarism and Copyright Violations
ICMERD strictly adheres to ethical publishing standards. Any manuscript found to:
❌ Contain plagiarism or unauthorized use of copyrighted material
❌ Violate third-party intellectual property rights
❌ Be previously published elsewhere without proper disclosure
Will be subject to immediate rejection or retraction if discovered post-publication.
For Authors: How to Acknowledge CC BY 4.0?
Authors and users of ICMERD content should provide attribution in the following format:
Example:
Author(s) Name. "Title of Article." Journal Name, Volume, Issue, Year, DOI (if available). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Commercial Usage & Licensing Inquiries
For commercial use, translations, or permissions beyond the scope of CC BY 4.0, please contact:
Email: editor.icmerd@gmail.com / editor@icmerd.com
Website: ICMERD Official Site
Final Note
ICMERD is committed to fostering open-access research while upholding ethical and legal publishing standards. Our copyright and licensing policies ensure that scientific discoveries remain freely accessible while protecting the rights of authors.
For more details on submission policies, visit: ICMERD Journals
For APC details, visit: ICMERD APC
