Institutional Use Policy for International Medical Journal of Health (IMJH)
Open Access for Institutions
All articles are published under CC BY 4.0 license, allowing broad institutional use with proper attribution.
Policy Navigation
1. Licensing Framework
CC BY 4.0 Institutional Rights
Under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, institutions may:
- Host articles in repositories
- Provide access to students/staff
- Include in course materials
- Use for research purposes
- Archive for preservation
- Share with consortium members
CC BY 4.0
Applies to all institutional use
2. Institutional Repositories
| Repository Type | Permitted Content | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Repository | Published Version of Record | Include DOI, citation, CC BY notice |
| Thesis/Dissertation | Author's accepted manuscript | Citation and link to published version |
| Research Data Repository | Data associated with articles | Link to published article |
| Departmental Website | Links or PDFs with citation | Full attribution required |
Repository Guidelines
No embargo period. Institutions may deposit immediately upon publication. Recommended metadata includes: authors, title, journal, volume, issue, pages, DOI, publication date, and CC BY 4.0 license.
3. Library Services
Permitted Library Uses
- Provide access to all users
- Include in library catalog
- Add to electronic reserves
- Create course reading lists
- Inter-library loan services
- Long-term preservation
Access Guidelines
- No access restrictions
- No user authentication required
- Global access permitted
- Multiple simultaneous users
- No download limits
- Permanent access rights
4. Teaching & Research Use
Academic Use Guidelines
Teaching Purposes:
- Course packs and readings
- Lecture presentations
- Online course materials
- Student assignments
- Examination materials
- Distance learning
Research Purposes:
- Literature reviews
- Research proposals
- Grant applications
- Collaborative research
- Methodology references
- Data analysis
Important: While content can be used freely, institutions must ensure proper attribution and cannot claim authorship or modify scientific content.
5. Compliance Requirements
| Requirement | Description | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| Attribution | Full citation including authors, title, journal, DOI | Yes |
| License Notice | Clear indication of CC BY 4.0 license | Yes |
| Link to Source | Link to published article on IMJH website | Recommended |
| Content Integrity | No modification of scientific content | Yes |
| No Endorsement | Cannot imply IMJH endorsement of institution | Yes |
6. Contact Information
Institutional Support
Related Policies
Complementary Policies:
Institutional Partnerships
IMJH welcomes institutional partnerships and collaborations. For bulk access, integration with library systems, or other partnership opportunities, contact our institutional support team.
Policy Summary
Key Institutional Rights:
- ✓ Repository hosting permitted
- ✓ Library access unrestricted
- ✓ Teaching use encouraged
- ✓ Research use supported
- ✓ No embargo periods
- ✓ Global access allowed