Repository (Self-Archiving) Policy

The Journal of Agricultural Technology and Food Systems (JATAFS) encourages the responsible sharing and long-term preservation of scholarly research through institutional and subject repositories.

As a fully open-access journal published by Novadex Publications, JATAFS supports the dissemination of research while ensuring that the published Version of Record remains the definitive and citable version of each article.

This policy explains the rights of authors to archive and share their work and outlines the journal's approach to repository deposit.

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1. Purpose

The objectives of this policy are to:

  • Promote the dissemination of scholarly research.

  • Encourage long-term preservation of published articles.

  • Increase research visibility and accessibility.

  • Support compliance with institutional and funding agency requirements.

  • Maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

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2. Scope

This policy applies to all articles published in JATAFS, including:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Case Reports

  • Short Communications

  • Editorials

  • Letters to the Editor

  • Other peer-reviewed content

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3. Self-Archiving Rights

Authors may archive and share the published Version of Record immediately after publication.

No embargo period is applied.

Authors may deposit the published article in:

  • Institutional repositories.

  • Subject-specific repositories.

  • Government-funded repositories.

  • University repositories.

  • Personal academic websites.

  • Personal webpages.

  • Non-commercial scholarly networking platforms, where permitted.

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4. Version Permitted for Deposit

Authors are encouraged to deposit the Version of Record (the final published version) available on the JATAFS website.

Using the published version ensures that readers access the definitive article with complete citation information, licensing details, and any subsequent corrections.

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5. Citation Requirements

When depositing articles in a repository, authors should include:

  • Full article title.

  • Complete author list.

  • Journal name.

  • Volume and issue number.

  • Page numbers or article number (where applicable).

  • Digital Object Identifier (DOI), where available.

  • Link to the published article on the JATAFS website.

  • Creative Commons licensing information.

Providing complete citation information supports proper attribution and enhances discoverability.

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6. Embargo Policy

JATAFS does not impose an embargo period.

Authors may archive the published Version of Record immediately upon publication without requesting additional permission from the journal.

This policy reflects JATAFS's commitment to open-access publishing and the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge.

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7. Licensing

Unless otherwise stated, articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.

This license permits sharing, redistribution, adaptation, and reuse of published content, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.

Repository deposits should retain the applicable licensing information.

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8. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors depositing their work in repositories are expected to:

  • Deposit the correct published version.

  • Preserve all copyright and licensing statements.

  • Include complete bibliographic information.

  • Link to the Version of Record on the journal website.

  • Ensure that repository records accurately reflect the published article.

These practices help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

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9. Responsibilities of the Publisher

Novadex Publications supports responsible self-archiving and repository deposit.

The Publisher is committed to:

  • Encouraging open dissemination of research.

  • Supporting long-term preservation of scholarly content.

  • Maintaining persistent access to the Version of Record.

  • Providing accurate publication metadata where applicable.

  • Promoting compliance with international open-access standards.

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10. Compliance with Funder and Institutional Policies

JATAFS supports authors in complying with the open-access requirements of funding agencies, research institutions, and governmental organizations.

Authors are encouraged to ensure that repository deposits satisfy any applicable funder or institutional mandates while preserving appropriate citation to the published Version of Record.