SELF ARCHIVING POLICY

International Journal of Primary and Secondary Research (IJPSR) encourages authors to freely share their work to support visibility, accessibility, and global knowledge dissemination. Our Self-Archiving Policy allows authors to deposit their manuscripts on various platforms without restrictions.

What Authors Can Archive

  • Pre-print version (before peer review)
  • Post-print version (after peer review, before final formatting)
  • Publisher’s final PDF (final published version) — with proper citation

Where Authors Can Archive

  • Institutional repositories
  • Personal websites
  • Research networks (ResearchGate, Academia.edu, etc.)
  • Subject-based repositories
  • Public digital libraries

Conditions for Archiving

  • Proper citation to the published version in International Journal of Primary and Secondary Research (IJPSR) is mandatory
  • No alterations should be made to the final published PDF
  • Self-archived files must clearly state the journal name, volume, issue, and DOI (if available)

Why Self-Archiving Matters

  • Increases visibility and citation count
  • Enhances long-term preservation
  • Expands access for global researchers and institutions

International Journal of Primary and Secondary Research (IJPSR)  supports open scholarship and empowers authors to share their research widely and responsibly.