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Open Access & Indexing Policy

Open Access & Indexing Policy – International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (IJMRI)

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (IJMRI, ISSN: 2454-7204) is committed to the principles of open access publishing, ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to the global academic community.

1. Open Access Policy

  • IJMRI is an Open Access Journal, meaning all published articles are freely available online without any subscription or paywall.
  • Readers are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of articles without financial or legal barriers.
  • Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IJMRI the right to publish and distribute under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
  • This ensures maximum visibility, citation, and impact for published research.

2. Benefits of Open Access with IJMRI

✅ Free global availability of articles
✅ Higher citation potential for authors
✅ Faster dissemination of research findings
✅ Compliance with international funding agency requirements
✅ Academic contribution towards knowledge-sharing

3. Indexing & Abstracting Services

To ensure worldwide visibility, IJMRI works with multiple indexing and abstracting services. Our aim is to provide authors with the widest possible dissemination of their research.

Current & Targeted Indexing Databases include:

  • Google Scholar
  • CrossRef (DOI allocation)
  • ResearchGate & Academia.edu
  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
  • UGC-CARE List (India)
  • EBSCO, ProQuest, Scopus (in process)
  • Other subject-specific and multidisciplinary databases

4. Long-Term Archiving & Preservation

  • IJMRI ensures the long-term preservation of all published articles through multiple repositories.
  • Articles are archived in digital repositories, indexing platforms, and institutional libraries for permanent availability.
  • Backup systems and secure hosting prevent data loss or accessibility issues.

5. DOI (Digital Object Identifier)

  • Every published article in IJMRI is assigned a unique DOI via CrossRef for permanent identification and citation.
  • DOIs ensure that research remains discoverable and traceable, even if web addresses change.

6. Compliance with Funding & Institutional Requirements

  • Many funding bodies and academic institutions require researchers to publish in open access journals.
  • IJMRI’s CC BY 4.0 license ensures compliance with such mandates.

7. Disclaimer

While IJMRI strives for maximum indexing and global reach, the inclusion of articles in external databases depends on the policies of respective indexing agencies. IJMRI does not guarantee immediate inclusion in all databases.

Contact Us

For queries regarding Open Access & Indexing, please contact:
✉️ info@ijmri.com
📍 Himachal Pradesh, India

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