Copyright Policy

The Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy Journal (APPJ) is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring the widest possible dissemination of scholarly research. The journal operates under an Open Access publishing model, promoting unrestricted access to scientific knowledge for researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public.

Copyright Ownership

Authors publishing in the Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy Journal retain full copyright ownership of their published work. Copyright remains with the author(s) after publication and is not transferred to the journal or publisher.

By submitting and publishing an article in APPJ, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual license to:

• Publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the article in electronic and print formats.
• Include the article in indexing databases, repositories, and archival systems.
• Promote and disseminate the published work through various academic and professional channels.
• Maintain the published version of record on the journal website and associated platforms.

Open Access Policy

All articles published in APPJ are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication. Readers may:

• Read, download, and print articles without charge.
• Share and distribute published content for educational and research purposes.
• Cite and reference published articles in accordance with accepted academic standards.
• Store articles in institutional or personal repositories with proper citation.

No subscription or access fees are required to view published content.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are solely responsible for ensuring that:

• The submitted manuscript is original and does not infringe upon any existing copyright.
• All necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted materials, including figures, tables, images, illustrations, questionnaires, and extensive quotations reproduced from other sources.
• Proper acknowledgment and citation are provided for all third-party content.
• The work does not violate any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or legal regulations.

Any legal consequences arising from copyright infringement remain the responsibility of the author(s).

Rights of Third Parties

Third parties may copy, share, distribute, reproduce, or use published content for lawful academic, educational, and non-commercial purposes provided that:

• Appropriate credit is given to the original author(s).
• The original publication in the Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy Journal is properly cited.
• The integrity of the published work is maintained.
• Any modifications or adaptations are clearly indicated.

Repository and Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are encouraged to deposit and share the published version of their articles in:

• Institutional repositories
• Subject-specific repositories
• Personal websites
• Academic social networks
• Research-sharing platforms

Authors should include complete bibliographic information and a link to the official journal publication whenever possible.

Copyright Infringement and Complaints

APPJ takes copyright infringement seriously. Any individual or organization believing that copyrighted material has been used improperly should contact the Editorial Office with supporting documentation. Verified violations may result in correction, removal, retraction, or other appropriate actions in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries, permissions, or complaints, please contact the Editorial Office of the Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy Journal (APPJ) through the journal's official communication channels.