Repository Policy

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) actively supports open access and knowledge dissemination through institutional, disciplinary, and general repositories. This Repository Policy outlines the rights of authors to deposit and archive their work, in line with SHERPA/RoMEO guidelines and global best practices.

Author Rights to Deposit

Authors publishing with JPRR are permitted and encouraged to deposit the following versions of their manuscripts:

  • Preprint: The version submitted to the journal, before peer review.
  • Postprint: The peer-reviewed, accepted manuscript before final publisher formatting.
  • Publisher’s Version: The final, formatted article (PDF) published on the JPRR website.
Authors must always include citation details and a DOI link to the final published version when archiving manuscripts.

Permitted Repositories

JPRR allows deposit in:

  • Institutional Repositories: University libraries or research centers.
  • Disciplinary Repositories: Examples include PubMed Central, Europe PMC, and other field-specific archives.
  • General Repositories: Platforms such as Zenodo, ResearchGate, Academia.edu.
  • Personal Websites: Author’s own academic or professional websites.

Licensing and Metadata

All articles are published under CC BY 4.0. Authors must ensure that archived copies include:

  • The original citation and DOI link.
  • The Creative Commons license statement.
  • Metadata consistent with indexing standards (title, author, abstract, keywords).

Compliance with Funder Policies

JPRR’s repository policy is designed to comply with requirements from major funding agencies, including:

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • European Research Council (ERC)
  • UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  • Horizon Europe
  • Wellcome Trust

SHERPA/RoMEO Classification

JPRR is classified as a Green Publisher in SHERPA/RoMEO, meaning it permits authors to archive preprint, postprint, and final publisher’s version. This ensures wide dissemination and compliance with repository mandates.

Benefits of Repository Archiving

  • Increased Visibility: Articles reach wider audiences across multiple platforms.
  • Improved Citations: Repository deposits often boost article citation rates.
  • Long-Term Preservation: Institutional repositories ensure perpetual access.
  • Policy Compliance: Authors meet funder and institutional open access requirements.

Restrictions

While archiving is broadly permitted, authors must:

  • Not remove or obscure copyright and licensing statements.
  • Not misrepresent archived versions as being different from the publisher’s version.
  • Include a DOI link to the JPRR site to maintain citation consistency.

FAQs

Can I deposit my article immediately after publication?

Yes. JPRR permits immediate deposit of all versions, including the final publisher’s version, without embargo.

Does depositing in repositories affect indexing?

No. Depositing enhances indexing and discoverability, provided the DOI is included.

Can I deposit my work on ResearchGate or Academia.edu?

Yes, as long as the correct licensing and DOI attribution are provided.

Conclusion

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) empowers authors to archive their work across repositories, supporting global access, compliance, and the long-term preservation of scholarly knowledge.