Repository and Self-Archiving Policy
Repository and Self-Archiving Policy
The KLISC Journal of Information Science and Knowledge Management (KLISC JISKM) supports open access and author rights by permitting authors to self-archive their work in institutional repositories, personal websites, and other archives without embargo.
Permitted Archiving Versions
Authors are permitted to deposit the following versions of their work in repositories and archives:
| Version | Description | Permitted |
|---|---|---|
| Preprint | The author's original manuscript prior to peer review | ✅ Yes |
| Accepted Manuscript (Postprint) | The author's final manuscript after peer review, incorporating reviewers' comments | ✅ Yes |
| Version of Record (VoR) | The final published article in its definitive, formatted form | ✅ Yes |
Archiving Locations
Authors may deposit their work in the following locations:
| Archive Type | Examples | Permitted |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Repositories | University repositories, institutional open access repositories | ✅ Yes |
| Subject Repositories | Library and Information Science Commons, SSRN, OSF Preprints, arXiv | ✅ Yes |
| Personal Websites | Academic personal webpages, professional portfolios | ✅ Yes |
| Academic Social Networks | ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Google Scholar | ✅ Yes |
Embargo Period
There is no embargo period. Authors may deposit their work immediately upon publication.
Archiving Terms
| Term | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Attribution | Proper citation to the published version must be provided |
| License | All versions must include the CC BY-NC 4.0 license notice |
| DOI | Where applicable, the DOI of the published version should be included in the deposited work |
Recommended Attribution Format
When depositing the work, authors should include the following acknowledgement:
"This is a [preprint/accepted manuscript/version of record] of an article published in the KLISC Journal of Information Science and Knowledge Management. The final version is available at: [DOI/permanent link]."
Benefits of Self-Archiving
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Increased Visibility | Depositing in repositories increases discoverability and readership of the work |
| Broader Impact | Self-archiving allows wider dissemination, potentially increasing citations and impact |
| Compliance | Helps authors comply with institutional open access mandates and funder requirements |
| Preservation | Additional copies in repositories contribute to the long-term preservation of the scholarly record |