SHERPA/RoMEO Institutional Repository Policy

The IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies follows the principles outlined by SHERPA/RoMEO, a globally recognized resource that provides guidance on publishers’ self-archiving and repository policies.
Our repository policy supports open access, encourages responsible archiving, and ensures the broad dissemination of scholarly work.

1. Archiving Permissions

  • Authors are fully permitted and encouraged to deposit their published articles in institutional, disciplinary, or personal repositories.

  • Archiving enhances the visibility, accessibility, and academic impact of published research.

2. Preprints and Postprints

The journal allows authors to archive the following versions of their manuscripts:

  • Preprint: The version submitted to the journal before peer review.

  • Postprint: The peer-reviewed, accepted version (after revisions but before final formatting).

This flexibility facilitates early sharing and promotes academic engagement at multiple stages of the research process.

3. Embargo Periods

  • The IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies promotes immediate open access and, by policy, does not impose embargo periods.

  • However, authors should follow any applicable requirements of their funding agencies or institutions.

4. Version of Record

  • Authors may archive the Version of Record (final published article) in institutional repositories.

  • When depositing, authors should:

    • Include proper citation to the journal

    • Provide a link to the official published version on the journal website

This maintains consistency and ensures reliable referencing.

5. Compliance with Institutional Policies

  • The journal’s policy is designed to be compatible with most institutional repository guidelines.

  • Authors are encouraged to verify their institution’s specific repository rules to ensure full compliance.

6. Promotion of Open Access

By permitting repository deposits at multiple stages, the IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies actively supports:

  • Open access principles

  • Broader dissemination of scholarly work

  • Increased research visibility and citation potential

  • Equitable access to knowledge across regions and institutions

7. Coordination with Authors and Institutions

  • The journal works collaboratively with authors to ensure all self-archiving activities comply with journal policies and Creative Commons licensing terms.

  • Authors must respect any formatting requirements, citation standards, or repository guidelines when depositing their work.

Through adherence to SHERPA/RoMEO guidelines, the IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies strengthens the global accessibility, preservation, and academic impact of all published research.