Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy

International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD)

The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD) is committed to promoting the free and open dissemination of scientific knowledge. We believe that access to high-quality research in health, medicine, and dentistry should be available to everyone — researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and the global community — without restrictions.

1. Publishing Model

IJCHMD operates under a complete open access publishing model:

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2. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • For open access articles, an Article Processing Charge (APC) may apply to cover peer review, editorial handling, production, and permanent archiving via Crossref.

  • APC details, payment methods, and waiver options are provided on the IJCHMD website.

  • Authors affiliated with institutions or consortia may be eligible for discounts or waivers.

3. Licensing & Copyright

Authors publishing under open access may choose one of the following licenses:

  • Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) (recommended) — Allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided the original work is properly cited.

  • Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) — Allows reuse for non-commercial purposes only, with appropriate attribution.

  • Standard Copyright Transfer Agreement — Available for authors publishing under subscription-based access.

Authors retain copyright for their work when publishing under a Creative Commons license while granting IJCHMD the right to publish, archive, and distribute the article.

4. DOI Registration & Digital Preservation

To ensure permanence, discoverability, and global accessibility, IJCHMD assigns a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to every published article through Crossref.

  • DOIs provide a permanent link to the article and guarantee long-term accessibility.

  • All published articles are securely archived on Hala Publishing Group’s platform and registered with Crossref to ensure reliable citation and persistent availability.

5. Benefits of Publishing Open Access with IJCHMD

  • Global Visibility – Research is freely accessible to readers worldwide.

  • Higher Citations – Open-access articles are more discoverable and tend to receive higher citation rates.

  • Permanent Accessibility – Guaranteed through Crossref DOI registration.

  • Compliance with Indexing Requirements – Meets the standards of DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed Central.

6. Policy Updates

IJCHMD regularly reviews and updates its open access policy to ensure compliance with international publishing standards and best practices. Any updates will be published on the journal’s website.

Our Commitment

By adopting an open access publishing model with Crossref DOI integration, IJCHMD ensures that all published research remains freely available, permanently accessible, and globally discoverable, supporting the advancement of healthcare, medicine, and dentistry.