SHERPA/RoMEO Institutional Repository Policy

The IIP: Global Journal of Advanced Science and Technology aligns with SHERPA/RoMEO guidelines to promote the wide dissemination and archiving of scholarly work in institutional repositories, supporting open access principles and global research visibility.

Key Aspects:

  1. Archiving Permissions
    Authors are encouraged to deposit published articles in institutional repositories, increasing accessibility and visibility.

  2. Preprints and Postprints
    Authors may deposit preprints (submitted versions) and postprints (peer-reviewed, accepted versions) in repositories to share research at various stages.

  3. Embargo Periods
    Where applicable, authors should observe embargo periods before making the final published version publicly available, following publisher policies.

  4. Version of Record
    The final, peer-reviewed Version of Record may be deposited, subject to compliance with repository and publisher guidelines.

  5. Compliance with Institutional Policies
    Authors should ensure deposits align with their institution’s repository policies and requirements.

  6. Promotion of Open Access
    We support institutional repository deposits as part of our commitment to open access and global knowledge sharing.

  7. Coordination with Publishers
    Authors should respect publisher agreements regarding formatting, embargo periods, and timing of deposits.

By following SHERPA/RoMEO principles,  IIP: Global Journal of Advanced Science and Technology enhances the discoverability and impact of published research while ensuring compliance with open access standards.