Repository Policy
Asian Political Science Review (APSR) recognizes the importance of maximizing the visibility and accessibility of scholarly research by supporting the self-archiving of its publications.
APSR encourages authors to post their pre-publication manuscript in institutional repositories or on their websites prior to and during the submission process and to post the Publisher’s final formatted PDF version after publication without embargo. These practices benefit authors with productive exchanges as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.
Here’s an outline of APSR’s repository policy.
Author Rights
Author’s Original Manuscript (AOM): Authors are permitted to deposit pre-peer review versions of their work in any repository of their choice. This version is the author's manuscript before formal peer review and without any editorial or peer review amendments.
Accepted manuscript (AM): After peer review, authors can deposit their accepted manuscripts (post-print) in institutional repositories. The post-print includes revisions made during the peer review process but does not include the journal's formatting or final PDF version provided by APSR.
Version of Record (VOR): Authors can deposit a copy of their paper in an institution or other repository of their choice. It must follow CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 policy as per journal. Submitted, accepted and published copies can be shared and distributed on non-commercial websites and repositories.
Platforms and Services
Sherpa/Romeo: The policy details, including any specific restrictions or conditions, will be recorded and can be accessed on Sherpa/Romeo, which is a widely recognized database providing open access policy information of journals globally.
Repository Locations
Institutional Repositories: Authors are encouraged to use their institutional repositories to ensure that their research is accessible within their academic community.
Subject Repositories: Depending on the field of study, authors may also deposit in subject-specific repositories (e.g., PubMed Central, arXiv, SSRN) that correspond to their research area.
Conditions
Acknowledgment of Publication: All repository versions must include proper citation of the published work with a link to the journal’s homepage or the direct URL of the published article on APSR’s website.
Embargo Period: There is no embargo.
Visibility and Compliance
Accessibility: APSR aims to promote accessibility and long-term archiving of scholarly articles, enhancing their visibility and impact.
Compliance with Funder Mandates: This policy assists authors in complying with the open access mandates of their funding bodies or institutions.
APSR’s repository policy is designed to support the broad dissemination of research while respecting the rights of authors and the interests of the journal. By allowing the archiving of different versions of scholarly articles, APSR ensures that the research is accessible to a wider audience, thus increasing citation and impact. This policy will be clearly documented in international repositories like Sherpa/Romeo ensuring transparency and ease of access to policy details for authors worldwide.
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