Repository Policy

1. Introduction

Objective: This policy outlines guidelines for archiving different versions of manuscripts in the Acta Humanitatis repository.

2. Definitions of Manuscript Versions

Submitted Version: The original version of the manuscript as submitted by the author(s) to the journal before peer-review.
Accepted Version (Author Accepted Manuscript): The version of the manuscript after peer review and revisions but before final publisher formatting and typesetting.
Published Version (Version of Record): The final, formatted version as published in the journal, including any copyediting and typographical refinements made by Acta Humanitatis.

3. Archiving Policy for Each Version

Submitted Version:
- This version is not typically archived in the repository, reflecting the standard practice in academic publishing.
Accepted Version (Author Accepted Manuscript):
- Authors are encouraged to archive this version after receiving confirmation of acceptance for publication.
- An embargo period may apply, during which the manuscript cannot be made publicly available.
Published Version (Version of Record):
- The final published version can be archived in the repository.
- Acta Humanitatis grants authors the right to archive the published version immediately upon publication.

4. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright for the Submitted and Accepted Versions.
The Published Version is typically copyrighted by Acta Humanitatis, and its use in the repository is governed by the journal’s licensing terms.

5. Access and Use

All versions available in the repository are accessible to the public, adhering to the principles of open access.
The repository’s terms of use must respect the copyright and licensing agreements of each manuscript version.

6. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure compliance with the policy and are responsible for uploading the correct version of their manuscript.
Authors should clearly label each manuscript version to avoid confusion.

7. Digital Preservation

Acta Humanitatis commits to the digital preservation of all versions of manuscripts archived in the repository, ensuring long-term accessibility.

8. Policy Review and Amendments

This policy is subject to periodic review and amendment to align with evolving academic publishing standards and practices.

9. Contact and Queries