Open Access Statement
Archives of Community Medicine and Public Health (ACMPH) is committed to the principles of open access publishing, ensuring that all published research is freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall barriers.
What is Open Access?
Open access refers to the unrestricted availability of research publications, allowing anyone to read, download, copy, distribute, and use the content with proper attribution. This approach promotes the global exchange of knowledge, accelerates scientific progress, and enhances the impact of research.
Our Open Access Policy
ACMPH follows an immediate open access model, meaning that all articles are made publicly available immediately upon publication under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided the original work is properly cited.
The key principles of our open access policy include:
- Free Access: All articles are accessible to everyone without any fees.
- High Visibility: Indexed in leading academic databases for maximum research impact.
- Global Knowledge Sharing: Supports the universal dissemination of scientific findings.
- Copyright Retention: Authors retain full copyright over their work.
Benefits of Open Access
Publishing in an open access journal like ACMPH offers numerous advantages:
- Wider Readership: Open access articles receive higher readership and more citations.
- Increased Impact: Unrestricted access enhances the global reach of research.
- Faster Knowledge Dissemination: Accelerates scientific discoveries and innovation.
- Compliance with Funders: Many funding agencies require open access publishing.
Copyright and Licensing
ACMPH applies the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, which allows:
- Sharing: Users can copy, distribute, and transmit the work.
- Adaptation: Users can remix, transform, and build upon the material.
- Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original authors.
Commitment to Open Science
ACMPH supports the principles of open science and adheres to international initiatives such as:
- DORA (San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment)
- ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID)
- Dimensions
- Microsoft Academic
Advancing Research Through Open Knowledge Sharing!