Repository policy

Repository Policy

International Journal of Research (IJR)

The International Journal of Research (IJR) supports the wide dissemination and accessibility of scholarly research. The journal allows authors to deposit versions of their published work in institutional or subject repositories to increase the visibility and impact of their research.

Author Self-Archiving Policy

Authors publishing in the International Journal of Research (IJR) may archive the following versions of their manuscripts in repositories or academic platforms.

Pre-print (Submitted Version)

Authors may deposit the pre-print version of their manuscript (the version before peer review) in:

  • Institutional repositories

  • Subject repositories

  • Personal websites or academic platforms

Accepted Manuscript (Post-print)

After peer review and acceptance, authors may deposit the accepted manuscript version (post-print) in institutional or subject repositories.

This version includes revisions made during peer review but does not contain the final journal formatting.

Published Version (Version of Record)

Authors may share the final published version of the article provided that:

  • Proper citation to the original publication is included

  • A link to the article on the journal website is provided

Permitted Repository Locations

Authors may deposit their work in:

  • Institutional repositories maintained by universities or research institutions

  • Subject-specific repositories relevant to the research discipline

  • Personal academic websites

  • Open access repositories and scholarly communication platforms

Citation Requirement

All archived versions must include the following information:

  • Full citation of the published article

  • Name of the journal (International Journal of Research – IJR)

  • DOI or direct link to the article on the journal website

Embargo Policy

The International Journal of Research (IJR) does not impose an embargo period on repository deposits. Authors may archive their work immediately after publication.

Policy Registration

This repository policy is publicly available on the journal’s website and may also be recorded on scholarly policy platforms and directories where applicable.

Commitment to Open Access

By allowing self-archiving and repository deposit, the International Journal of Research (IJR) supports the principles of open access and global knowledge sharing, ensuring that scholarly work remains widely accessible to researchers and institutions worldwide.