Journal of Modern Medical Science (JMMS)

Open Access | Bi-Annual | Double-Blind Peer Review

1. Commitment to Open Access

The Journal of Modern Medical Science (JMMS) is a fully Open Access journal. All published articles are made freely and permanently available online without subscription, registration barriers, or paywalls.

The journal believes that unrestricted access to scientific knowledge strengthens research collaboration, promotes innovation, supports clinical advancement, and enhances global public health outcomes.

Open access at JMMS is immediate and universal.

2. Definition of Open Access

Open access means that:

• Readers can access, read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers.
• No subscription or institutional login is required.
• There is no embargo period before articles become accessible.

All content is accessible upon publication.

3. Licensing Model

JMMS publishes articles under a recognized Creative Commons license.

3.1 Default License

Unless otherwise stated, articles are published under:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

This license allows:

• Free distribution and reproduction in any medium,
• Adaptation and derivative works,
• Commercial and non-commercial use,

provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and source.

The specific license applied is clearly indicated on each published article.

4. Author Rights Under Open Access

Authors retain copyright of their work.

Authors may:

• Share the final published version immediately,
• Deposit the article in institutional repositories,
• Include it in future works,
• Use it for educational or academic purposes without restriction.

There are no limitations on author dissemination.

5. Reader and User Rights

Readers may:

• Download and share articles,
• Cite and reuse content in accordance with license terms,
• Translate or adapt work with proper attribution,
• Incorporate findings into educational or research materials.

Users must credit the original authors and journal appropriately.

6. Funding of Open Access

Open access publishing at JMMS is supported through Article Processing Charges (APC), which are applied only after acceptance.

APC covers editorial and production services but does not influence editorial decisions. The open access model ensures that financial contributions support accessibility rather than restrict it.

7. No Embargo Policy

JMMS does not impose embargo periods. The final version of record is available immediately upon publication.

Authors are not required to wait before sharing their work publicly.

8. Indexing and Discoverability

Open access publication enhances:

• Indexing in academic databases,
• Citation visibility,
• Global accessibility,
• Interdisciplinary knowledge exchange.

The journal ensures that published articles are assigned DOIs and made discoverable through appropriate indexing platforms.

9. Archiving and Preservation

Open access content is preserved through digital archiving systems to ensure long-term accessibility. Preservation strategies are outlined in the journal’s Archiving & Digital Preservation Policy.

10. Ethical Foundation of Open Access

JMMS views open access not only as a publishing model but as an ethical commitment to equitable knowledge distribution.

Medical and scientific research has societal impact. Making it freely accessible supports:

• Evidence-based healthcare,
• Academic advancement in low-resource settings,
• Transparent scientific dialogue.

11. Compliance with Funder Mandates

JMMS’s open access policy aligns with many international funding body requirements that mandate immediate open access publication.

Authors are encouraged to verify specific grant conditions, and the journal will provide documentation where required.

12. Reuse and Attribution Requirements

All reuse of published material must:

• Include full citation of the original source,
• Link to the license,
• Indicate if changes were made.

Misrepresentation or misuse of content is not permitted.

13. Policy Updates

The Open Access Policy may be updated periodically to align with international publishing standards. Any revisions will be clearly posted on the journal website.