International Journal of Management

The International Journal of Management (IJM) is committed to the open dissemination of scholarly research to support global knowledge exchange, academic advancement, and practical application in the field of management and related disciplines. The journal follows an Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published content is freely and permanently accessible to readers worldwide without subscription or access barriers.

Accessibility and Availability

All articles published in IJM are made immediately available online upon publication. Readers may:

• Read, download, and share articles free of charge.
• Access content without subscription or registration barriers.
• Use published research for academic, educational, and non-commercial purposes, subject to proper citation.

This open access approach ensures that research findings are widely disseminated and accessible to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public.

User Rights

Under the open access policy, users are permitted to:

• Copy and distribute articles for non-commercial purposes.
• Use content for teaching, research, and academic reference.
• Share published work on institutional repositories, academic networks, and personal platforms, provided proper attribution is given to the author(s) and the journal.

All use must respect the integrity of the original work and include appropriate citation of the source.

Author Rights and Publishing Model

Authors publishing in IJM retain copyright of their work while granting the journal a license to publish and distribute the article. This ensures:

• Authors maintain ownership of their intellectual property.
• The journal has the right to disseminate and archive the work.
• Research remains freely accessible to the global academic community.

Licensing Terms

Unless otherwise stated, IJM articles are published under an open access license that permits non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction, provided that:

• Proper credit is given to the original authors and journal.
• No modifications are made that misrepresent the original work.
• The work is not used for commercial purposes without prior permission.

Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility, all published articles are permanently archived in secure digital repositories and indexing platforms. This guarantees continued availability of research even in the event of changes to the journal’s website or hosting systems.

Benefits of Open Access

The IJM Open Access Policy is designed to:

• Increase the visibility and impact of published research.
• Promote global knowledge sharing without financial or geographic barriers.
• Support academic collaboration and innovation.
• Enhance citation and readership of published work.

Compliance with Ethical Standards

IJM follows international publishing and ethical guidelines, including best practices recommended by COPE, to ensure transparency, integrity, and responsible dissemination of research.