When can you self-archive?
Some journals may place the accepted or publisher version of your manuscript under an embargo.
An embargo is a period of time (most often 6-12 months post-publication date) when sharing a version of the article is not allowed. Thus, you may not be able to self-archive your manuscript while it is under embargo.
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Embargoes are usually used by journals with high impact factors or with a large reader base who are likely to pay to read a recently published article.
It's basically like putting the cookie jar on top of the fridge to keep the kids from digging in too soon. Crazy, we know.
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If your article is embargoed, mark the date on your calendar for when you can self-archive!
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For preprints, can you archive before/after journal submission, after revising-resubmitting, or after acceptance?
Is there an embargo period that you have to wait before archiving?
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