Article Sharing Policy for International Medical Journal of Health (IMJH)
Creative Commons License
All articles published in IMJH are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
Policy Navigation
1. Licensing Framework
CC BY 4.0 License Terms
Under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, users may:
- Share – copy and redistribute
- Adapt – remix, transform, build upon
- For any purpose
- Even commercially
3. Reader Sharing Rights
Permitted Sharing
- Share links to articles
- Download and store copies
- Share with colleagues
- Use in classroom teaching
- Include in literature reviews
- Post on academic networks
Sharing Guidelines
- Always provide proper citation
- Do not alter scientific content
- Respect author moral rights
- Do not claim authorship
- Maintain context of research
- Share complete articles
4. Institutional Sharing
Institutional Repository Guidelines
Recommended Version:
- Published Version of Record (VOR)
- Include DOI and citation
- Add CC BY 4.0 license notice
- Link to journal website
Deposit Timing:
- Immediately upon publication
- No embargo period
- Simultaneous with journal publication
- Updated versions as needed
5. Commercial Use
Commercial Use Under CC BY 4.0
Commercial use is permitted but must include proper attribution and may not imply endorsement by IMJH.
| Commercial Activity | Permitted | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Training | Yes | Full citation, no implied endorsement |
| Textbook Publication | Yes | Citation and copyright notice |
| Consulting Reports | Yes | Proper attribution required |
| Software Documentation | Yes | Context must be maintained |
6. Attribution Requirements
Required Citation Format
Author(s). (Year). Article Title. International Medical Journal of Health, Volume(Issue), Pages. DOI. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Minimum Required Information:
- Author names
- Article title
- Journal name (IMJH)
- Volume, issue, page numbers
- DOI or permanent link
- CC BY 4.0 license notice
Best Practices:
- Link to original article
- Use published version
- Maintain scientific context
- Do not modify figures/tables
- Respect author contributions
Policy Compliance
This policy is compliant with COPE guidelines, ICMJE recommendations, and follows international open access standards. For questions about specific sharing scenarios, contact info@imjhealth.org.
Policy Summary
Key Points:
- ✓ CC BY 4.0 license applies to all articles
- ✓ Share freely with proper attribution
- ✓ Commercial use permitted
- ✓ No embargo periods
- ✓ Respect author rights