Repository Policy
Great Rift Publishing
Our Journal Repository Policy outlines our commitment to preserving and making accessible the research published in our journal. We believe that open access to research is vital for the progress of science and the dissemination of knowledge. This policy provides guidelines for authors, readers, and stakeholders on the management, preservation, and accessibility of journal content.
Repository Purpose: Our journal maintains a digital repository to store, manage, and provide long-term access to published research articles. The repository serves the following purposes:
Preservation: To safeguard the scholarly record and ensure the durability of research articles.
Accessibility: To provide free and open access to research findings for the global academic and research community.
Discoverability: To enhance the discoverability of published articles through search engines, indexing services, and academic databases.
Content in the Repository: Our repository includes the following types of content:
Published Articles: Full-text versions of research articles published in our journal.
Supplementary Materials: Supplementary files, data sets, figures, and other materials associated with published articles.
Preprints: In some cases, we may include preprints or early versions of articles to support transparency and collaboration.
Access and Licensing: We follow an open access approach, which means:
All content in the repository is freely accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
Authors retain copyright of their work and grant our journal a non-exclusive license to publish and archive the content.
Articles are typically published under a Creative Commons license, allowing users to reuse, remix, and share content with proper attribution.
Submission to the Repository: Authors are encouraged to deposit their published articles and supplementary materials in our repository. Here are some important considerations:
Deposit Timing: Authors can deposit their content in the repository upon publication or at any time thereafter.
Metadata: Authors are responsible for providing accurate and complete metadata for their submissions to ensure proper indexing and discoverability.
Compliance: Depositing content in the repository is optional but strongly encouraged. Authors are not required to deposit their work, but doing so enhances the visibility and accessibility of their research.
Withdrawal or Removal: Content in the repository will not be removed except in cases of:
Copyright Infringement: If a legal issue arises, content may be temporarily removed or restricted as necessary.
Ethical Concerns: In cases of research misconduct or ethical violations, content may be subject to retraction or correction, as per our journal’s editorial policies.
Author Request: In exceptional cases, an author may request the removal of their content, with proper justification and approval.