SELF-ARCHIVING POLICY

International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS) supports the responsible dissemination of scholarly research and encourages authors to maximize the visibility and impact of their published work through self-archiving. The journal believes that increasing access to research promotes academic collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of humanities and social sciences worldwide.

Authors' Self-Archiving Rights

Authors are permitted to archive the accepted or final published version of their article in institutional repositories, university repositories, personal websites, research repositories, and other non-commercial academic platforms. The archived version must clearly acknowledge that the article was originally published in International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS) and should include the complete bibliographic citation wherever possible.

Conditions for Archiving

To preserve the integrity and authenticity of the scholarly record, authors are requested to observe the following conditions:

  • The archived article must remain identical to the officially published version and must not be altered or modified.
  • Full citation details of the original publication in International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS) should be included.
  • Where applicable, authors should provide a link to the official journal website or the published version of the article.
  • Self-archiving must not misrepresent the publication status or create confusion regarding the official source of the work.

Institutional Repositories

International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS) encourages authors and their affiliated institutions to preserve and disseminate published research through institutional repositories, digital archives, and other trusted academic platforms. Such practices contribute to the long-term preservation, accessibility, and global discoverability of scholarly publications.

Commitment to Open Knowledge

As an Open Access journal, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS) supports the free exchange of academic knowledge and recognizes self-archiving as an important means of expanding the reach and impact of published research. By allowing responsible self-archiving, the journal promotes greater visibility, higher citation potential, and broader engagement within the global research community while maintaining the integrity of the official scholarly record.