Self-Archiving Policy

Last updated 1/4/2025

1. Introduction

The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan (Infect Dis J Pak) supports self-archiving by authors to improve the reach and availability of research, while adhering to copyright and licensing rules. This policy provides the terms and recommendations for authors interested in self-archiving their publications.

2. Types of Self-Archiving

2.1 Preprint Archives: Authors are encouraged to post early versions of their papers on reputable preprint platforms prior to undergoing official peer review.

2.2 Institutional Repositories: Authors can submit the peer-reviewed, accepted manuscript (postprint) to their institution's repository as soon as it is published.

2.3 Personal and Non-Commercial Websites: Authors are permitted to post the official published PDF of their work on personal or non-profit websites.

3. Embargo Period

Authors can self-archive their work immediately, as there are no embargo periods or restrictions.

4. Conditions for Self-Archiving

4.1 Full Citation: When self-archiving, authors should include a complete reference to the original article published in Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan.

4.2 Link to Published Version: When self-archiving, authors must provide a link to the article's official version on the Infect Dis J Pak website.

4.3 Non-Commercial Use: Self-archiving is permitted for non-commercial purposes only.

4.4 Compliance with Copyright: It is essential for authors to comply with copyright agreements and meet the licensing requirements of their published material.

5. Exceptions

Journal Discretion: The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan (Infect Dis J Pak) retains the authority to review and adjust its self-archiving policy as needed, based on evolving industry norms or regulatory obligations.

6. Notification to Infect Dis J Pak

Authors should inform Infect Dis J Pak about any self-archiving, specifying details such as the repository used and the archived version

7. Continuous Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed regularly to stay current with changing industry norms and legal regulations. Any updates to the self-archiving guidelines will be implemented as needed, and authors will be informed of modifications