Self-Archiving and License to Publish

As an open-access publisher, ACW Press is dedicated to the wide dissemination of research and supports the self-archiving of published articles. This policy outlines the terms and conditions for self-archiving and the license-to-publish agreement for authors submitting to our journals.

Self-Archiving Policy

1. Author Rights

• Authors retain the right to self-archive their articles' preprint, accepted manuscript, and final published version. Self-archiving enables authors to share their research widely and ensure long-term accessibility.

2. Preprint Archiving

• Authors are encouraged to deposit the preprint version of their manuscript (the version submitted to ACW Press journals) in preprint repositories or on their personal or institutional websites at any time.

• When posting preprints, authors should acknowledge that the manuscript has been submitted to an ACW Press journal.

3. Accepted Manuscript Archiving

• Authors may archive the accepted manuscript (the version post-peer-review but before final typesetting and formatting by ACW Press) in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other repositories immediately upon acceptance.

• The accepted manuscript should include a citation to the final published version and a link to the article on the ACW Press website.

4. Final Published Version Archiving

• The final published version of the article (the version formatted and typeset by ACW Press) can be archived in institutional repositories, personal websites, and other repositories immediately upon publication.

• When archiving the final published version, authors should use the publisher-provided PDF and include a full citation and link to the article on the ACW Press website.

5. Repository Policies

• Authors are encouraged to check the policies of their chosen repository to ensure compliance with any specific requirements regarding metadata, citation, and linking to the published article.

License-to-Publish Agreement

1. Open Access and Licensing

• All articles published by ACW Press are open-access and freely available to readers worldwide. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which allows for free distribution, use, and adaptation of the work, provided the original authors and source are properly cited.

2. Grant of Rights

• By submitting a manuscript to ACW Press, the authors agree to grant ACW Press a license to publish the article. This license is non-exclusive, meaning authors retain the copyright and can use their work for any lawful purpose, including self-archiving and reuse in other publications.

3. Author Responsibilities

• Authors must ensure that their manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for any third-party material included in the manuscript.

4. Attribution Requirements

• When distributing or reusing the work, proper attribution must be given to the original authors and the source of the publication. The citation should include the article title, author names, journal name, volume, issue, page numbers, and a link to the article on the ACW Press website.

5. Modification and Adaptation

• Under the CC BY license, others can modify and adapt the work, provided the original authors are credited and the changes are indicated. This ensures transparency and acknowledges the contributions of the original authors.

6. Commercial Use

• The CC BY license allows for commercial use of the published work. This ensures the research can be widely disseminated and used in various contexts, including educational, professional, and commercial settings.

Compliance and Support

1. Institutional and Funder Policies

• ACW Press journals comply with the self-archiving and open-access policies of major funding bodies and institutions. Authors should check their funders' and institutions’ policies to ensure compliance and take advantage of open-access funding opportunities.

2. Support and Guidance

• ACW Press provides support and guidance to authors on self-archiving and licensing matters. Authors can contact the editorial office for assistance with specific questions or concerns about the self-archiving and license-to-publish policies.