Self-Archiving Policy

The Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology is committed to promoting open access and the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge. Our Self-Archiving Policy empowers authors to share their work at various stages of the publication process — from pre-submission to the final published version — thereby maximizing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of their research.

Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology supports author self-archiving in line with international open access best practices, ensuring that research outputs remain accessible to the global scientific community while maintaining the integrity of the publication process.

1. Pre-submitted Manuscripts (Preprints)

• Authors are encouraged to share their pre-submission versions (preprints) on recognized preprint servers or institutional repositories before submitting to Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.

• Early sharing promotes scholarly discussion and engagement within the research community.

• Authors must disclose any preprint posting (including repository name and DOI or URL) in the cover letter during submission to Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology

• Posting a preprint does not constitute prior publication and does not affect the manuscript’s eligibility for consideration in Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.

2. Submitted Manuscripts

• Authors may archive their submitted version (the version under consideration) before peer review has begun.

• To maintain transparency, authors must notify the editorial office via email with repository details and DOI or URL where the manuscript is deposited.

• The archived version must clearly state:
  “This manuscript has been submitted to the Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology for consideration.”

3. Under Review Stage

• During the peer review process, authors may continue to share the submitted version on personal or institutional repositories.

• Authors should inform the editorial office about the repository name and DOI/URL to ensure appropriate documentation and transparency.

• No changes reflecting peer-review outcomes should be made at this stage to the archived version.

4. Accepted Manuscripts (Postprints)

• Once a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication, authors are permitted to archive the accepted version (postprint) — that is, the version incorporating all peer-review changes but prior to journal formatting or copy-editing.

• The archived version must include the following statement:
  “This is the accepted manuscript version of an article published in the Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. The final published version is available at [insert DOI].”

• Authors should inform the editorial office of the repository and DOI/URL where the accepted version is archived.

5. Published Articles (Version of Record)

• After formal publication, authors are encouraged to archive the final published version (Version of Record) in institutional or subject repositories, provided proper attribution is given.

• Authors should ensure that the official DOI assigned by Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology replaces any previous identifiers associated with preprints or accepted versions.

• The archived copy should include the full citation and DOI linking to the official Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology website.

Recommended citation format:
Published in the Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, [Volume], [Issue], [Year]. DOI: [insert DOI]

• Authors are encouraged to share the published article widely through institutional repositories, research networking platforms, personal websites, blogs, or social media, thereby increasing its reach and impact.

6. General Guidelines

• Authors must ensure that all archived versions clearly indicate their status (preprint, submitted, accepted, or published version).

• Archived versions should not be altered in ways that misrepresent the peer-reviewed record or official version of the publication.

• Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology does not impose any embargo period on self-archiving.

• Authors are encouraged to use repositories that assign persistent identifiers (e.g., DOI, Handle, or ARK) to ensure long-term accessibility.

7. Licensing and Copyright

• All self-archived versions must respect the copyright terms agreed upon in the Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology Copyright and Licensing Policy.

• Authors should include the proper attribution statement and journal DOI in all archived copies to ensure proper citation and linkage to the final published article.

8. Commitment to Open Access

By supporting self-archiving, Open Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology affirms its dedication to open science, research transparency, and the free exchange of knowledge.

This policy reflects our ongoing efforts to balance author rights with journal integrity while contributing to the advancement of global scientific communication.