Copyright Policy

International Journal of Modern Microbiology (IJMMB)         
P-ISSN: 3117-5937 | E-ISSN: 3117-5945

The International Journal of Modern Microbiology (IJMMB) is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring the ethical and global dissemination of scholarly research in microbiology and life sciences. All submissions must comply with international copyright laws and ethical publishing standards.

1. Author Copyright Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to IJMMB, the author(s) confirm that:

  • The submitted work is original and has not been previously published in the same form elsewhere.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration for publication in any other journal at the time of submission.
  • The work does not contain any unlawful, defamatory, plagiarized, or misleading material, and does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, patent, or proprietary rights of third parties.
  • Any figures, tables, images, or content taken from other sources are used only with proper permission and appropriate acknowledgment.

The corresponding author is responsible for:

  • Obtaining consent from all co-authors
  • Ensuring that all authors approve the final version of the manuscript
  • Managing all communication with the journal

Once a manuscript is accepted, authors are expected not to withdraw the paper except under exceptional circumstances with formal approval from the editorial office.

2. Author Rights

Authors publishing in IJMMB retain significant rights over their work, including:

  • The right to reuse the article (in whole or in part) in future works such as books, theses, lectures, or academic presentations with proper citation to the journal
  • The right to retain patent, trademark, and other intellectual property rights associated with their research
  • The right to share and distribute copies of the article for personal use, teaching, and academic purposes, provided it is not used for commercial sale

Authors are encouraged to disseminate their research widely to enhance visibility and academic impact, while acknowledging IJMMB as the original source of publication.

3. Rights Granted to the Journal

To facilitate publication and global dissemination, authors grant IJMMB the right to:

  • Publish, reproduce, and distribute the article in print, electronic, and digital formats
  • Archive and index the article in databases, repositories, and academic platforms
  • Provide open access to the article, enabling global visibility and accessibility

These rights ensure long-term preservation and wide dissemination of scientific knowledge.

4. Plagiarism and Ethical Compliance

IJMMB maintains strict policies to ensure academic integrity:

  • All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening
  • Manuscripts containing plagiarized or unethical content will be rejected immediately
  • If ethical violations are identified after publication, the article may be retracted
  • Authors found guilty of misconduct may be restricted from future submissions

Authors must ensure proper citation, originality, and adherence to ethical research practices.

5. Responsibility and Legal Compliance

Authors are solely responsible for ensuring that their work complies with:

  • International copyright laws
  • Ethical research and publication standards
  • Permissions for copyrighted materials

The Publisher, Editors, and Reviewers of IJMMB are not responsible for:

  • Copyright violations
  • Legal disputes
  • Intellectual property claims arising from published content

Any such issues remain the responsibility of the authors.

6. Disclaimer

The opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors.

IJMMB, its Publisher, Editors, and Reviewers:

  • Do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published content
  • Are not liable for any legal or ethical issues arising from the articles

All disputes related to copyright, intellectual property, or publication ethics shall be resolved in accordance with applicable international laws and academic publishing standards.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The International Journal of Modern Microbiology (IJMMB) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of:

  • Academic integrity
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Ethical publishing practices

The journal strives to promote transparent, responsible, and globally recognized scholarly communication.