Frontline Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Journal Open Access Policy
1. Introduction
Frontline Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Journal is committed to the principles of open access publishing. This policy outlines our commitment to making research articles and scholarly content freely and openly accessible to the global research community and the general public.
2. Open Access Definition
Open access refers to unrestricted online access to scholarly articles and research outputs, allowing anyone to read, download, copy, distribute, print, or use them for any lawful purpose without any financial, legal, or technical barriers.
3. Scope of Open Access
Frontline Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Journal provides open access to the following types of content:
a. Research Articles: All peer-reviewed research articles published in Frontline Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Journal are freely available to the public immediately upon publication.
b. Supplementary Materials: Any supplementary materials, data sets, code, or multimedia content associated with published articles will also be made openly accessible.
c. Editorial Content: Editorial materials, including editorials, reviews, and commentaries, are made available for free.
4. Licensing
All content published in Frontline Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) or an equivalent open access license that allows users to:
a. Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
b. Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
c. Attribution: Properly attribute the work to the author(s) and source.
5. Authors' Rights
Authors retain copyright of their work published in Frontline Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Journal. They grant the journal the right to publish the work under an open access license and allow the journal to distribute the work in perpetuity.
6. Accessibility and Archiving
Frontline Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Journal is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. We will use appropriate archiving systems and libraries to achieve this goal.
7. Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Frontline Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Journal may charge article processing fees to cover the costs of editorial and production processes. However, we offer fee waivers or discounts for authors from low-income countries or those facing financial constraints.
8. Transparency
Frontline Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Journal is dedicated to transparency in publishing. We disclose any potential conflicts of interest and financial arrangements that may influence the editorial process.
9. Review and Updates
This open access policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Any updates or revisions will be communicated to authors and the public.
10. Contact Information
For inquiries or further information regarding our open access policy, please contact:
editor@frontlinejournals.org