Deposit Policy

IJDCR supports responsible self-archiving and repository deposit to enhance accessibility and preservation of scholarly work.

Versions permitted for deposit

Authors may deposit the following versions of their manuscripts:

  • Submitted version (preprint)
  • Accepted version (post-print)
  • Published version (final PDF)

There is no embargo period.

Permitted deposit locations

Authors may deposit their work in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Subject-specific repositories
  • Personal or departmental websites
  • Research networking platforms
  • Theses and dissertations
  • Grant reporting systems

Citation requirement

Deposited versions must:

  • Clearly cite IJDCR as the original place of publication
  • Include a link to the journal website and article landing page
  • Indicate the version deposited

Repository guidance

For general repository standards and practices, authors may consult:

  • Open access self-archiving overview: https://www.openaire.eu/how-to-comply-to-h2020-mandates
  • SHERPA information services (general reference): https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/

Preservation commitment

In addition to author self-archiving, IJDCR ensures long-term access through recognised preservation services such as: