Open Access Policy

The International Council for Medical Education Research and Development (ICMERD) is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge through open-access publishing. Our commitment to open-access ensures that research findings are freely available to the global scientific community, promoting accessibility, collaboration, and the dissemination of medical and healthcare advancements without financial or technical barriers.

What is Open Access?

Open Access (OA) refers to the free, immediate, and unrestricted online access to scholarly research articles. Under this model, authors retain the rights to their work while allowing others to read, download, distribute, and cite their research without any paywall restrictions.

ICMERD follows the Gold Open Access model, meaning all articles published in our journals are permanently accessible online without any subscription fees. This fosters greater knowledge-sharing, innovation, and engagement in medical and healthcare research.

ICMERD’s Open Access Commitment

ICMERD firmly believes that medical and scientific research should be universally accessible. Our open-access policy ensures:

Free Availability – All articles are freely available to researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and the general public.
Global Knowledge Dissemination – Researchers from any region, including developing countries, can access high-quality research without financial constraints.
High Visibility & Citation Impact – Open-access articles are more likely to be cited and referenced, increasing their academic influence.
Unrestricted Usage – Readers can download, share, and reference articles without permission, provided proper attribution is given.

Licensing and Copyright

ICMERD publishes all research under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows for:

✔ Free distribution – Readers can share and redistribute articles in any medium or format.
✔ Adaptation & Reuse – Research can be adapted, remixed, and built upon, even for commercial purposes.
✔ Attribution Requirement – Proper credit must be given to the original author(s), along with a link to the source.

This licensing model aligns with open-access best practices, ensuring that authors maintain copyright ownership while granting broad usage rights to the global scientific community.

ICMERD Open-Access Journals

All journals under the ICMERD umbrella operate under an open-access model, ensuring that groundbreaking medical and healthcare research is available without restrictions. Our peer-reviewed journals cover a wide range of disciplines, including:

Medical and Clinical Sciences

Specialized Healthcare Fields

Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences

For a full list of ICMERD journals, visit Our Publications.

Archiving and Indexing

ICMERD ensures the long-term preservation of all published research through digital archiving in trusted repositories. This guarantees that articles remain accessible even if the primary publication platform undergoes changes.

All ICMERD journals are indexed in leading databases, enhancing their visibility and academic impact.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

ICMERD does not impose subscription fees or paywalls; instead, we sustain open-access publishing through Article Processing Charges (APC). The APC for all journals is $150 per article, covering:

Peer review and editorial processing
Professional formatting and digital archiving
Open-access hosting and DOI assignment
Indexing and dissemination in global databases

For more details, visit ICMERD APC Information.

Author & Reader Benefits

For Authors:

✔ Greater Readership – Open-access research reaches a broader audience.
✔ Higher Citation Rates – Studies show OA articles receive more citations.
✔ Retained Copyright – Authors maintain intellectual property rights.
✔ Immediate Accessibility – No delays in research dissemination.

For Readers:

✔ No Paywalls – All research is free to access, download, and share.
✔ Global Reach – Accessible to researchers worldwide, including resource-limited regions.
✔ Enhanced Collaboration – Facilitates international research partnerships.

Compliance with Open-Access Mandates

ICMERD complies with open-access mandates set by funding agencies, institutions, and government policies worldwide. Authors funded by organizations that require open-access publication can confidently publish in ICMERD journals.

Contact Us

For inquiries related to open-access publishing, licensing, or APC waivers, please contact:

Email:

editor.icmerd@gmail.com
editor@icmerd.com

Website: https://icmerd.com