Repository Policy

The Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (JNPR) supports self-archiving and repository deposit of scholarly work to promote visibility, accessibility, and long-term preservation of published content. This Repository Policy aligns with the principles of SHERPA/RoMEO, DOAJ, and open science initiatives, ensuring compliance with funder and institutional mandates.

Author Rights for Self-Archiving

Authors publishing in JNPR are permitted to archive the following versions of their manuscripts:

  • Preprint: The version submitted to the journal before peer review. Authors may deposit preprints in subject or institutional repositories at any time, provided they indicate the work has not yet undergone peer review.
  • Postprint (Author Accepted Manuscript): The version after peer review but before typesetting. Authors may archive postprints in repositories, with proper citation to the final version.
  • Published Version (Version of Record): The final published PDF may be deposited immediately upon publication, provided the DOI link to the journal’s website is included.

Licensing and Attribution

All works are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors must ensure that any archived version includes proper attribution to the original article and a direct DOI link.

Institutional and Subject Repositories

JNPR encourages authors to deposit their work in:

  • Institutional repositories maintained by universities or research organizations.
  • Subject repositories such as PubMed Central (for biomedical studies), Europe PMC, and disciplinary archives in rehabilitation sciences.
  • Public data repositories supporting open science principles.

Benefits of Repository Archiving

  • Increased visibility: Depositing articles increases readership and potential citations.
  • Compliance with funder mandates: Many funding agencies require deposit in open repositories.
  • Preservation: Institutional and subject repositories ensure permanent availability of research outputs.
  • Global access: Expands readership to institutions and individuals with limited resources.

Embargo Policy

JNPR does not impose embargoes. Authors may deposit preprints, postprints, and published versions immediately upon acceptance or publication.

Metadata Requirements

When archiving in repositories, authors should include complete metadata, including:

  • Full article title and list of authors
  • Journal name and ISSN
  • DOI link to the published version
  • Publication date and license information

Policy on Third-Party Repositories

Authors may deposit their works in third-party repositories such as ResearchGate and Academia.edu. However, the official version of record is always the journal-hosted DOI-linked version, and authors must provide accurate citation details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I deposit my preprint before submission?

Yes. JNPR permits preprint posting. Authors should disclose preprint details at submission to ensure transparency.

Do I need permission to deposit my accepted manuscript?

No. Authors retain rights under CC BY 4.0 and can deposit postprints without seeking permission, provided the DOI is included.

Can institutions harvest metadata from JNPR?

Yes. Metadata is openly available and may be harvested through the OAI-PMH endpoint.

Does the journal deposit articles in repositories on behalf of authors?

Yes. JNPR deposits articles in trusted services such as SHERPA/RoMEO and other indexing repositories as part of its preservation policy.