Open science and research

Self-archiving and repositories

Self-archiving (also called as parallel publishing or green open access) refers to depositing a scientific publication or its manuscript version in either a subject-specific repository or an institutional repository. Aalto University requires that all peer-reviewed scientific articles and conference papers be parallel published in the Aalto University repository if this does not conflict with the rights of publishers or other authors.
Home office. Photo: Mikko Raskinen
Photo: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University

What is self-archiving? 

Self-archiving, also referred to as parallel publishing or green open access, refers to depositing a publication or its manuscript version in either a subject-specific repository (preprint server, preprint repository, e.g., arXiv) or an institutional repository (ACRIS/Aaltodoc at Aalto University).

If publication is open access with a Creative Commons license, the final published version can always be self-archived. If the publication is not open access at publisher's website, usually final accepted manuscript (version accepted for publication after peer review, postprint) can be used for self-archiving. Most publishers allow this but may require an embargo period, which needs to be taken into account.

At Aalto University, Open Science and ACRIS team offers manuscript service to researchers and deposits scientific peer-reviewed publications in university's institutional repository (ACRIS/Aaltodoc), taking into account the policies and embargo periods set by the publishers.

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ACRIS, open access publishing and manuscript service

Instructions on open access publishing in ACRIS

Services

Benefits of self-archiving

Aalto University requires that all peer-reviewed scientific articles and conference papers be self-archived (parallel published) in the Aalto University's repository if this does not conflict with the rights of publishers or other authors. Self-archiving ensures long-term preservation and open accessibility of publications. Self-archiving also increases the visibility and impact of research.

Self-archiving enables open access publishing without article processing charges (APC fees). It allows depositing the accepted manuscript version as an open access publication in a subject-specific or institutional repository (green open access), although original article would be published non-open access.

Contact information

For any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Open Science and ACRIS team ([email protected]).

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Open Access Publishing

Open access ensures that scientific publications are accessible to everyone free of charge.

Open science and research
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