Self Archiving Policy
The Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) supports self-archiving to enhance the accessibility, visibility, and impact of published research while maintaining the integrity of the publication process. Authors are encouraged to share their work in institutional repositories or personal websites under the conditions outlined below.
Author Rights
- Authors retain copyright of their work while granting Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article.
- Authors are permitted to self-archive the accepted version (post-peer-reviewed but pre-typeset version) or the final published version, depending on the journal’s licensing agreement.
Permitted Locations for Archiving
- Institutional repositories or personal websites.
- Non-commercial platforms that comply with open-access principles and provide proper attribution.
Conditions for Self-Archiving
- Proper citation of the original Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) publication is required.
- The version posted should include a link to the published article on the Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) website.
- Authors may not alter the published content in a way that misrepresents the original work.
Benefits
- Enhances global visibility and readership of research.
- Supports academic collaboration and dissemination of knowledge.
- Encourages compliance with funding agency open-access mandates.
By following this policy, authors can maximize the reach and impact of their research while maintaining proper acknowledgment of the journal’s contribution.
