The Pacific Journal of Medical Research (PJMR) is dedicated to upholding authors' rights while promoting the widespread dissemination of scholarly research through open access. The following copyright and licensing policies govern the work published in PJMR:

 

Copyright Policy

Author Retains Copyright:

• Ownership
  Upon acceptance of an article for publication, authors retain full copyright of their work. This ownership grants authors complete legal rights to their intellectual property, enabling control over how their work is used, distributed, and reproduced.
• Usage Rights

Authors are encouraged to utilize their published work in future research, teaching, and professional activities, provided that proper attribution is given to the original publication in PJMR. This ensures that authors can maximize the impact and reach of their research while maintaining recognition for their contributions.

 

Grant of License to PJMR:

• Non-Exclusive License

By submitting a manuscript to PJMR, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display their work in any form or medium, including digital and print formats.

• Creative Commons Licensing

This license allows PJMR to make the article accessible to the public under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, facilitating broad dissemination while respecting authors' rights.

 

Author Rights Post-Publication:

• Self-Archiving:
  After publication, authors have the right to deposit the final published version of their article in institutional repositories, personal websites, or non-commercial platforms. Sharing is encouraged to enhance visibility and impact, provided compliance with PJMR’s policies and proper citation is maintained.

 

License Policy

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) License:

• Licensing Framework

All articles published in PJMR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, promoting free and open distribution of work under the following terms:

• Attribution
  Users are free to share (copy and redistribute) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon) the material in any medium or format, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source. Users must include a link to the license and indicate if changes were made. Attribution must not imply endorsement by the authors or PJMR.
• NonCommercial
  The work may not be used for commercial purposes. This restriction includes prohibiting the sale, sublicensing, or redistribution of the work for monetary gain without explicit permission from the copyright holder (the author).

 

Permitted Uses Under CC BY-NC:

• Educational and Research Use

The license supports use in classrooms, training materials, and non-commercial research purposes. Institutions and educators may freely use and adapt the content for teaching and learning.

• Non-Commercial Dissemination

Researchers, practitioners, and the public can share the work widely on academic networks, social media, and non-commercial websites, ensuring global reach and impact.

 

Prohibited Uses Without Permission:

• Commercial Exploitation

Users are prohibited from using the content for commercial gain, such as in for-profit publications or services, without obtaining additional licensing agreements.

• Derivative Works for Commercial Purposes

Creating derivative works (e.g., translations or adaptations) intended for commercial use requires explicit permission from the copyright holder.

 

Compliance with Funding Requirements

Open Access Compliance:

• Funding Mandates

Many research funding agencies mandate that the results of the research they support be published in open-access journals. By publishing in PJMR under the CC BY-NC license, authors fulfill these open access requirements, ensuring compliance with global funding policies and enhancing the accessibility of their research.

 

Responsibilities of Authors and Users

Proper Attribution:

• Credit Allocation

Authors and users must ensure proper credit is provided whenever the work is shared or adapted. This includes citing the original authors and providing a link to the original article on the PJMR website, thereby maintaining the integrity and traceability of the research.

 

Ethical Use of Content:

• Respecting License Terms

Users must adhere to the terms of the CC BY-NC license, particularly the prohibition against commercial use. Authors must ensure that any third-party material included in their work is appropriately licensed or used with permission to avoid infringing on others' rights.

 

Ethical and Open Access Publishing

PJMR is committed to fostering an environment of ethical scholarly communication and open access. By adhering to these copyright and licensing policies, PJMR ensures that research is both protected and freely accessible, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and collaborative advancement in the fields of medical research and healthcare innovation. This commitment not only enhances the visibility and impact of published research but also supports the ongoing evolution and accessibility of academic knowledge on a global scale.