International Journal of Medical Research, Health and Clinical Studies
International Journal of Medical Research, Health and Clinical Studies (IJMRHCS)
The International Journal of Medical Research, Health and Clinical Studies (IJMRHCS), published by Dupar Publications, is committed to respecting authors' rights, protecting intellectual property, and promoting the ethical dissemination of medical, clinical, and healthcare research. The journal expects all authors, editors, reviewers, and readers to respect copyright laws and applicable licensing conditions.
Authors retain copyright of their work unless a separate written agreement states otherwise. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that they have the necessary rights and permissions to publish the material. Upon acceptance, authors grant IJMRHCS the necessary rights to publish and distribute the article in accordance with the journal's publishing terms.
Authors submitting manuscripts to IJMRHCS confirm that:
The manuscript is original and has not been published previously, except where prior publication has been disclosed and approved by the journal.
The manuscript does not unlawfully use or infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
All listed authors have made appropriate contributions, approved the final manuscript, and agreed to its submission.
The research and its presentation are accurate and honest to the best of the authors' knowledge.
All sources, data, images, tables, clinical photographs, and other materials taken from third parties are properly acknowledged and used with the required permissions.
Patient information and identifiable clinical images are used only with appropriate consent and in accordance with applicable privacy and ethical requirements.
Authors retain copyright in their work unless otherwise agreed in writing.
When a manuscript is accepted for publication, authors grant IJMRHCS the rights necessary to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, and make the article available online.
These rights may include:
Publishing the article on the journal's website.
Distributing the article electronically for academic and research purposes.
Including the article in suitable scholarly databases, repositories, or indexing services where applicable.
Preserving and providing access to the article in accordance with the journal's actual archiving arrangements.
Displaying article metadata, abstracts, figures, and publication information for scholarly communication, subject to applicable rights and permissions.
Publication rights do not automatically transfer ownership of copyright from the author to the journal.
IJMRHCS follows an open-access publishing model to make its published research freely accessible to readers.
Readers may access published articles without subscription charges, subject to the applicable copyright and licensing terms.
Readers must acknowledge the original authors and cite the published source appropriately. Any permitted copying, redistribution, adaptation, or commercial reuse must comply with the licence stated on the individual article.
The applicable licence will be identified on the article or its accompanying publication information. No particular Creative Commons licence should be assumed unless it is expressly stated.
Reproduction or reuse of published material must comply with the applicable copyright law and the licence attached to the article.
Where permission is required, users must obtain authorization from the relevant copyright holder before:
Reproducing substantial portions of an article.
Republishing an article or substantial parts of it in another publication.
Reusing figures, tables, medical photographs, clinical images, or other copyrighted material beyond the permitted licence or legal exceptions.
Using material in a manner that infringes copyright or violates applicable licensing conditions.
Reproducing identifiable patient information or clinical images without appropriate authorization and consent.
Nothing in this policy removes rights that readers may have under applicable law or an expressly stated open licence.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that:
Their manuscripts are original and properly referenced.
All borrowed ideas, quotations, data, images, clinical photographs, and other materials are appropriately acknowledged.
Required permissions have been obtained before submission.
Their work does not knowingly infringe the rights of other individuals or organizations.
Patient privacy and confidentiality are protected.
Appropriate consent is obtained for identifiable patient information, photographs, and clinical case details wherever required.
All necessary declarations concerning authorship, conflicts of interest, and research ethics are accurate.
Authors must respond promptly to reasonable requests for clarification or documentation relating to copyright and permissions.
If a manuscript contains material owned by another person or organization, including photographs, medical images, figures, tables, charts, questionnaires, or substantial extracts, the authors must:
Obtain written permission where required.
Provide appropriate acknowledgements and source citations.
Follow the original material's licence and conditions of use.
Supply evidence of permission to the editorial office when requested.
Ensure that clinical photographs and patient-related materials do not disclose identifiable information without appropriate consent.
The responsibility for obtaining necessary permissions rests with the authors. IJMRHCS may withhold publication or request replacement of material where the required rights cannot be established.
IJMRHCS does not tolerate plagiarism, unauthorized reproduction, duplicate publication, fabrication or falsification of research data, unauthorized image manipulation, or other forms of publication misconduct.
If a suspected violation is identified, the journal may:
Request an explanation or supporting documentation from the authors.
Reject the manuscript before publication.
Correct, withdraw, or retract a published article when justified.
Notify the relevant institution or other appropriate organization where warranted.
Restrict future submissions in serious or repeated cases.
Take further action where required by applicable law.
Any action will depend on the nature and seriousness of the concern and the available evidence.
IJMRHCS aims to preserve the accessibility and integrity of its published research. The journal will maintain digital copies and backups in accordance with its available technical and archiving arrangements.
Authors and readers should consult the journal's published archiving information for details of any external repositories or preservation services. The journal will not claim participation in a specific preservation service unless that arrangement has been established.
IJMRHCS may investigate a published article if credible concerns arise regarding copyright infringement, plagiarism, unreliable findings, research misconduct, unauthorized use of clinical images, or other serious ethical issues.
Depending on the circumstances, the journal may issue a correction, an editorial notice, a retraction, or another appropriate statement.
Removal of an article from public access will generally be considered only where necessary, such as when required by law or to address serious legal or ethical concerns, including significant patient privacy violations.
Where practicable, a notice explaining the action will remain available to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
Subject to the applicable publishing agreement, article licence, and third-party rights, authors may:
Retain copyright ownership of their work.
Use their published research for teaching, presentations, conferences, and academic activities.
Share their work with colleagues, students, and research collaborators.
Deposit or share their articles through personal websites, institutional repositories, or subject repositories where permitted by the applicable licence and publishing terms.
Reuse their own work in books, book chapters, or other publications, with appropriate citation and compliance with any applicable conditions.
Retain ownership of their underlying research data and supplementary materials, subject to third-party rights and other applicable agreements.
Authors should check the licence and publication terms associated with their specific article before reusing or redistributing it.
Anyone who believes that material published by IJMRHCS infringes their copyright may contact the editorial office.
A complaint should include:
The title and URL of the allegedly infringing article or material.
Identification of the copyrighted work and evidence of ownership or authorization to act for the rights holder.
An explanation of the alleged infringement.
Relevant supporting documents and contact details.
The journal will review the complaint and may request additional information from the complainant or authors. Where appropriate, it may temporarily restrict access to the disputed material while investigating the matter.
The journal will take action proportionate to the evidence and applicable legal requirements.
Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, permissions, and lawful use of materials contained in their articles. Publication by IJMRHCS does not constitute a guarantee that every third-party right has been independently verified.
The journal, its editors, and its publisher will address substantiated copyright concerns in accordance with this policy and applicable law. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes any responsibility that cannot legally be excluded.
Copyright and publication-related disputes will be addressed in accordance with the applicable laws of India, subject to any mandatory legal requirements. Any court proceedings will be subject to the jurisdiction determined under applicable law.
For copyright questions, infringement claims, permission requests, or other publication-related concerns, please contact the IJMRHCS Editorial Team.
Phone / Author Support: +91-7701868932
Website: www.duparpublications.com
Publisher Email: duparpublications@gmail.com
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International Journal of Medical Research, Health and Clinical Studies (IJMRHCS) is committed to respecting intellectual property rights, protecting patient confidentiality, supporting responsible scholarly communication, and maintaining the integrity of published medical and clinical research.