Repository Policy
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (IJCEO) supports the principle of self-archiving and encourages authors to deposit their scholarly work in institutional, subject-based, and general-purpose repositories. This aligns with international open access mandates and enhances the visibility, accessibility, and preservation of research.
Versions Allowed for Archiving
- Preprint: Authors may archive the original submitted version prior to peer review.
- Accepted Manuscript (Postprint): Authors may archive the peer-reviewed version after acceptance, with a DOI link to the final published version.
- Publisher’s Version (PDF): The final published article may also be archived, provided that proper citation and DOI are included.
Repository Types Supported
- Institutional repositories maintained by universities and research organizations.
- Subject repositories such as PubMed Central, arXiv, and Zenodo.
- General-purpose repositories such as ResearchGate and Academia.edu (with proper attribution).
- Funder-mandated repositories in compliance with grant requirements.
Licensing Terms
Articles published in IJCEO are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows authors to deposit and share their work without restrictions, provided attribution to the original source is included.
Attribution Requirements
- Include full citation of the published article.
- Provide a link to the journal’s official DOI.
- State the licensing terms (CC BY 4.0).
Compliance with Funder Mandates
This policy ensures compliance with requirements from funding agencies such as NIH, Wellcome Trust, Horizon Europe, and Plan S. Authors may deposit their work immediately without embargo.
Benefits of Repository Deposit
- Increased visibility and citation impact.
- Long-term preservation in secure repositories.
- Wider dissemination, including in low- and middle-income countries.
- Facilitation of interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Monitoring and Enforcement
Authors are expected to comply with repository policies and provide accurate metadata when depositing. IJCEO monitors compliance through indexing services and encourages transparency in repository use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I deposit my preprint before submission?
Yes. Preprints are allowed and do not count as prior publication. They should be cited in the submitted manuscript.
Can I upload my article to ResearchGate?
Yes. The publisher’s PDF may be shared on ResearchGate with full citation and DOI reference.
Do I need to wait for an embargo period?
No. IJCEO does not impose embargoes. Articles may be deposited immediately upon acceptance or publication.