Repository Policy for IJMLSP

1. Purpose

At IJMLSP, we support open access to research and encourage authors to deposit their manuscripts in reputable repositories. This policy aims to increase the visibility of scholarly work in multilingualism and languages for specific purposes, ensuring that research reaches a global audience.

2. Repository Options

Authors are encouraged to deposit their manuscripts in any open-access repository, whether institutional, subject-specific, or general. The following repositories are recommended:

• Institutional Repositories: University-hosted platforms (e.g., University of Cambridge Repository, Harvard DASH)
• General Repositories: Open-access platforms such as Zenodo, SSRN.
• Subject-Specific Repositories: HAL, RePEc, and E-LIS for multilingualism and language-related research
• International Platforms: ResearchGate, Academia, and figshare

3. Types of Manuscripts for Deposit

• Preprints: Manuscripts before peer review
• Postprints: Peer-reviewed versions, post-revision
• Final Published Version: The version as it appears in the journal

4. Time of Deposit

• Preprints may be deposited before submission to IJMLSP.
• Postprints and Final Published Versions may be deposited after acceptance or publication in the journal.

5. Compliance

Deposits should align with IJMLSP's copyright and open-access policies. Authors must confirm their version and ensure that they adhere to our journal requirements. SHERPA/RoMEO can help guide you on the compatibility of your deposit.

6. Metadata

When depositing, authors must provide accurate metadata, including:

• Title, abstract, authorship, keywords
• Version (preprint, postprint, or final published)

7. Long-Term Access

All deposited manuscripts will be freely accessible, ensuring long-term preservation and widespread dissemination of research.