Self-Archiving Policy
Introduction
[Journal Name] supports the dissemination and accessibility of scholarly knowledge by allowing authors to self-archive their research works in accordance with the journal's policies and the applicable licensing terms.
The journal recognizes self-archiving as an important means of promoting the visibility, accessibility, and long-term availability of scholarly research while respecting copyright and licensing requirements.
Self-Archiving
Authors may deposit and preserve a permitted version of their article, subject to the journal's policies and the applicable license, in the following locations:
Permitted Versions for Archiving
The journal clearly identifies which version or versions of a manuscript may be self-archived by authors, subject to the applicable copyright and licensing terms.
The version of the manuscript submitted before peer review, where permitted.
The version accepted for publication after peer review and completion of revisions.
The final published version, where permitted under the journal's licensing policy.
Linking to the Published Version
When self-archiving a published article or an accepted manuscript, authors are encouraged to provide a clear reference to the version published by the journal.
Where available, the DOI of the published article should be included to provide a direct and persistent link to the official version of record.
Respect for Third-Party Rights
Self-archiving must not result in the infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights relating to materials, datasets, figures, photographs, or other content belonging to third parties.
Transparency of the Self-Archiving Policy
The journal provides clear and accessible information regarding its self-archiving policy, including the versions permitted for archiving and the applicable licensing conditions. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their self-archiving activities comply with the journal's policy and the rights of third parties.
