Open Access Policy

Introduction

ApexMed – Journal of Health Sciences upholds a rigorous open access policy aligned with its mission to promote the unrestricted dissemination of cutting-edge medical and health sciences research. By removing access barriers, ApexMed ensures that healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and the broader global community benefit from timely, free, and equitable access to high-quality scientific content.

Free and Immediate Access

All articles published in ApexMed are made freely and immediately accessible online upon publication. No subscription, registration, or payment is required to read or download content. This model facilitates wide dissemination, enhances scientific communication, and supports evidence-based medical practice globally.

Licensing Terms

All content published in ApexMed is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). This license allows users to:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

  • Conditions:

    • Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original authors, a link to the license must be provided, and any changes must be indicated.

    • NonCommercial: Use of the material for commercial purposes is not permitted.

    • NoDerivatives: The material cannot be altered or transformed for redistribution.

This license ensures openness while protecting the integrity of scholarly work, making it ideal for educational and clinical settings.

Author Rights and Copyright

ApexMed follows an author-retained copyright policy. Authors retain full ownership of their intellectual work and grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, and distribute the manuscript. Authors may freely reuse and share their work with appropriate citation.

No Embargo Policy

ApexMed enforces a zero-embargo policy, meaning all articles are publicly available immediately upon publication. This ensures prompt visibility and impact of medical research without unnecessary delays.

Benefits for Authors

Publishing in ApexMed under its open access model offers several advantages:

  • Increased Visibility and Citations: Open access articles receive broader readership and higher citation rates.

  • Global Reach: Healthcare professionals and institutions in low-resource settings gain free access to the latest research.

  • Public Engagement: Accessible research fosters greater interaction among academics, clinicians, policy makers, and the public.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

To support open access publishing and maintain quality editorial processes, ApexMed applies a one-time APC upon acceptance of a manuscript. These charges cover:

  • Peer review coordination

  • Editorial and technical support

  • Typesetting and formatting

  • DOI assignment

  • Online hosting and archiving

  • APC Transparency: Authors are encouraged to review the APC Policy prior to submission.

  • Waivers & Discounts: ApexMed offers partial or full waivers for authors from low-income countries or facing financial hardship. Please contact the editorial office for details.

Compliance with Funding Requirements

ApexMed's open access policy complies with mandates from major funding agencies and institutions. Authors can be assured that publishing with ApexMed satisfies the open access obligations of most research funders and grants.

Long-Term Digital Preservation

ApexMed is committed to permanent digital preservation of its scholarly content. The journal partners with trusted digital archiving systems to ensure that all articles remain accessible in perpetuity, regardless of future platform or policy changes.