Policy

The "Pakistan Journal of Management & Social Science" (PJMSS) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published scholarship. This Archiving Policy outlines the guidelines for authors, editors, and the journal itself regarding the archiving of published articles.

Author Rights and Self-Archiving

  • Submitted Version: Authors retain the right to archive the submitted (pre-peer-reviewed) version of their article at any time.
  • Accepted Version: Authors may archive the accepted (peer-reviewed) version of their article after an embargo period of [Number] months from the date of publication.
  • Published Version: Authors are not permitted to archive the published version of their article (Version of Record) on any personal or public website.

Archiving Locations

Authors are encouraged to deposit their archived articles in the following locations:

  • Institutional Repository: Their institution's dedicated repository for scholarly publications.
  • Subject Repository: A recognized subject repository relevant to their field of research.
  • Non-profit Preprint Servers or Repositories: Platforms like arXiv or ResearchGate, provided they comply with PJMSS's copyright and licensing requirements.

Archiving Guidelines

  • All archived versions of the article must clearly acknowledge publication in PJMSS, including the journal title, volume, issue, year, and DOI.
  • Authors should include a link to the published article on the PJMSS website when archiving their work.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that their archived versions comply with the journal's copyright and licensing terms.
  • Authors are encouraged to update their archived versions with any published corrections or errata.

PJMSS Archiving

PJMSS maintains its own digital archive of all published articles, ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility. Additionally, PJMSS partners with recognized academic databases and libraries to ensure the widest possible dissemination of its content.

Revisions

PJMSS reserves the right to revise this Archiving Policy at any time. Authors will be notified of any changes through the journal website and submission guidelines.