Open Access Policy


1. Open Access Statement:

  • The International Journal of Medical & Allied Health Professions (IJMAHP) is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that all published content is freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall.

  • By adopting an open-access model, IJMAHP aims to enhance the dissemination and impact of physiotherapy research globally.

2. Licensing and Copyright:

  • All published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing users to read, download, copy, distribute, and adapt the content with appropriate credit to the original authors.

  • Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IJMAHP the right to publish and distribute it.

3. Accessibility and Availability:

  • All articles published in IJMAHP are available online through the journal's official website without any restrictions.

  • IJMAHP ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of published content through partnerships with digital archiving services.

4. Author Responsibilities:

  • Authors submitting to IJMAHP agree to publish their work under an open-access model.

  • Authors must ensure that their submitted work complies with ethical standards and does not infringe upon any copyright or intellectual property rights.

5. Funding and Article Processing Charges (APCs):

  • To support open access, IJMAHP charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. APCs cover editorial processing, peer review, and online hosting expenses.

  • Waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income countries and under special circumstances.

6. Benefits of Open Access:

  • Increased visibility and readership of published research.

  • Enhanced citation potential and research impact.

  • Immediate access to cutting-edge research findings for practitioners, researchers, and the general public.

7. Ethical Considerations:

  • IJMAHP follows ethical publishing practices in compliance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

  • Open access policies are aligned with international standards to ensure transparency and integrity.

By publishing with IJMAHP, authors agree to the terms and conditions of the open-access policy, contributing to the advancement of physiotherapy knowledge globally.