Open Access Policy

The GMB Case Reports is committed to promoting the free exchange of knowledge and scientific advancements by providing open access to all published content. Our Open Access Policy ensures that all articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall barriers, promoting the dissemination of high-quality case reports in medical and biomedical sciences.

1. Open Access Model

GMB Case Reports operates under a fully open-access model, meaning:

• Free Access: All articles published in GMB Case Reports are immediately available online to the public at no cost. Readers can access, read, download, and share the content freely without any subscription fees or registration requirements.

• No Embargo Period: There is no embargo period; all articles are made available online as soon as they are published.

2. Licensing Terms

All articles published in GMB Case Reports are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows:

• Unrestricted Use: Users are free to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) for any purpose, even commercially.
• Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original authors, and a link to the license should be provided. Any modifications made to the original work must also be indicated.

3. Benefits of Open Access

The open-access model provides several key benefits:

• Global Visibility: By removing access barriers, the research published in GMB Case Reports reaches a wider audience, including healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers worldwide.
• Increased Citations and Impact: Open access enhances the visibility and discoverability of articles, which can lead to increased citation rates and greater impact within the scientific community.
• Knowledge Dissemination: Open access accelerates the dissemination of cutting-edge research findings, facilitating collaboration, and the application of new medical and biomedical insights in clinical practice and future research.

4. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To cover the costs of publication and ensure the sustainability of our open-access model, GMB Case Reports may charge Article Processing Charges (APCs). These charges help support the editorial and production processes, peer review, and online hosting. APCs apply only upon acceptance of the article and are communicated to the authors before final publication. The journal does not charge any fees for manuscript submission.

• Waivers and Discounts: GMB Case Reports offers waivers or discounts on APCs for authors from low-income or developing countries, as well as for authors with demonstrated financial need. Waiver requests can be submitted during the manuscript submission process, and they will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

5. Archiving and Preservation

GJMBC ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published articles through partnerships with recognized digital preservation services. The journal maintains a comprehensive archiving strategy that includes:

• Institutional Repositories: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version of their articles in their institutional or subject-specific repositories.
• Digital Preservation: Articles are archived in a secure digital format to protect against data loss and to ensure that they remain accessible for future generations.

6. Copyright and Author Rights

• Author Retention of Rights: Authors retain full copyright of their work under the Creative Commons license, allowing them to freely reuse, distribute, and reproduce their research as long as proper attribution is provided.

• Copyright Transfer: Upon acceptance, authors agree to grant GMB Case Reports the right to publish and distribute the article under the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license.

7. Compliance with Open Access Mandates

GJMBC's Open Access Policy is fully compliant with the open-access mandates of various funding agencies, academic institutions, and governments. Authors who are required to publish in open-access journals by their funders or institutions can meet those requirements by publishing with GMB Case Reports.

8. Ethical Publishing Standards

GJMBC adheres to the highest ethical standards in open-access publishing. We are committed to:

• Transparency: The journal provides clear information on its APCs, licensing terms, and editorial processes.
• Integrity: All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure that only high-quality and ethically sound research is published.

9. Open Access Advocacy

At GJMBC, we believe that unrestricted access to scientific knowledge is crucial to advancing medicine and biomedical science. We are committed to advocating for the benefits of open access and supporting efforts to make research freely available to the global community.

By adopting this Open Access Policy, GMB Case Reports ensures that valuable case reports and medical insights are shared widely and openly, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes and fostering innovation in medical and biomedical research.