Repository Policy

Repository Policy: Ayurlog: National Journal Of Research in Ayurved Science (NJ-RAS)

Ayurlog: National Journal Of Research in Ayurved Science (NJ-RAS) is committed to the widest possible dissemination of research and supports open access to its published content. This repository policy outlines the guidelines for authors and third parties regarding the archiving and sharing of articles published in the journal.

  1. Open Access Policy:

Ayurlog: NJ-RAS is an open-access journal, providing immediate and unrestricted access to its content. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This license allows users to:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material.

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution: You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
  • NonCommercial: You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
  • ShareAlike: If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.
  • No additional restrictions: You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
  1. Copyright:

While Ayurlog: NJ-RAS encourages open access, the copyright of the published articles remains with the authors. By submitting an article for publication, the authors grant Ayurlog: NJ-RAS a license to publish the article and to identify itself as the original publisher.

  1. Self-Archiving Policy:

Ayurlog: NJ-RAS permits and encourages authors to self-archive their work in various repositories, including:

  • Author's Personal Website: Authors are encouraged to post the final published version (PDF) of their article on their personal website immediately upon publication.
  • Institutional Repository: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version (PDF) of their article in their institutional repository immediately upon publication.
  • Subject-Based Repositories: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version (PDF) of their article in relevant subject-based repositories immediately upon publication.

When self-archiving, authors are requested to include a link to the official version of the article on the Ayurlog: NJ-RAS website and cite the journal appropriately. The following statement should be included alongside the archived version:

"This is the author's accepted manuscript/final published version of an article published in Ayurlog: National Journal Of Research in Ayurved Science (NJ-RAS), [insert volume number], [insert issue number], [insert page numbers], [insert DOI]. It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)."

  1. Journal Archiving:

Ayurlog: NJ-RAS is committed to the long-term preservation of its content. The journal will explore and utilize appropriate digital archiving strategies to ensure the accessibility of published articles in the future. This may include partnerships with recognized archiving services and the maintenance of a secure digital archive of the journal's content.

  1. Commercial Use:

The CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license prohibits the commercial use of the published material without explicit permission from the copyright holders (the authors). Parties interested in commercial use should directly contact the authors for permissions.

  1. Embargo Period:

Ayurlog: NJ-RAS does not impose any embargo period on the self-archiving of accepted manuscripts or published articles. Authors can make their work publicly available immediately upon publication.

  1. Version of Record:

Authors should clearly indicate that the version being shared is the final published version (version of record) for accuracy and proper citation.

By adhering to this repository policy, Ayurlog: National Journal Of Research in Ayurved Science (NJ-RAS) aims to foster a more open and accessible scholarly environment, maximizing the impact and reach of research in Ayurved science.

Note: This is a sample repository policy based on the information available. Ayurlog: NJ-RAS should review and adopt this policy, or create their own, ensuring it aligns with their specific practices and legal requirements. It is recommended to consult with legal counsel to finalize the policy.