Copyright Policy

The Journal of Modern Medical Research (JMMR) is committed to promoting open scientific communication while protecting the rights of authors and maintaining the integrity of published research. This Copyright Policy outlines the ownership, usage rights, and responsibilities related to all published content in the journal.

Copyright Ownership

Upon acceptance and publication in the Journal of Modern Medical Research:

  • Authors generally retain the copyright of their work.

  • The journal is granted the right of first publication.

  • Authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article in all formats and media.

This arrangement ensures that authors maintain ownership while allowing the journal to disseminate the work globally.

Author Rights

Authors publishing in the journal retain the right to:

  • Use their published work for academic and educational purposes.

  • Share the article on personal websites, institutional repositories, and academic networks.

  • Present the work at conferences or seminars.

  • Include the article in thesis or dissertation work.

  • Distribute copies of the published version with proper citation to the journal.

User Rights (Readers and Third Parties)

All articles published in the Journal of Modern Medical Research are open access. Readers are permitted to:

  • Read, download, and print articles free of charge.

  • Share articles for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.

  • Use content for research and educational purposes.

  • Cite published work in accordance with standard academic practice.

Proper acknowledgment of the original publication in the Journal of Modern Medical Research is required in all cases of reuse.

Licensing Terms

Unless otherwise stated, all articles are published under an open-access license that allows:

  • Non-commercial use

  • Distribution and reproduction in any medium

  • Proper attribution to the original authors and journal

No commercial reuse is permitted without prior written permission from the authors and/or the journal.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • The submitted manuscript is original and free from copyright infringement.

  • All third-party materials (figures, tables, images, or data) are properly credited and used with permission where required.

  • The manuscript does not violate any existing copyright agreements.

  • Any co-authors have agreed to the submission and publication terms.

Plagiarism and Copyright Violations

The journal strictly prohibits copyright infringement and plagiarism. Any manuscript found to contain unauthorized use of copyrighted material may be:

  • Rejected before publication

  • Retracted after publication

  • Reported to the authors' affiliated institutions if necessary

Third-Party Material

If authors include copyrighted material owned by third parties, it is the author's responsibility to obtain written permission for use and provide appropriate acknowledgment in the manuscript.

Journal Rights

The Journal of Modern Medical Research reserves the right to:

  • Publish, archive, and index all accepted manuscripts.

  • Make editorial changes for clarity, formatting, and style without altering scientific content.

  • Remove or retract articles in cases of ethical violations or legal disputes.

Copyright Compliance Commitment

The Journal of Modern Medical Research adheres to international publishing ethics and copyright standards to ensure fair use, protection of intellectual property, and the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge.

By publishing in JMMR, authors agree to comply with this Copyright Policy and grant the journal the necessary rights to publish and disseminate their work.