Repository Policy

Commitment to Open Access and Preservation
At Developmental Medico-Life-Sciences (DMLS), we prioritize the broad dissemination, long-term preservation, and accuracy of scholarly work. As a member of CrossRef, we provide persistent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for all articles and utilize CrossMark to ensure the integrity of the Version of Record. Our repository policy supports open access principles while maintaining the highest standards of version control and accessibility.

1. Author Rights
Authors retain full copyright to their work upon publication and are encouraged to deposit their articles in institutional, subject-based, or general repositories. This empowers authors to maximize the visibility and impact of their research while ensuring compliance with funder and institutional mandates.

2. Repository Deposit Guidelines

  • Preprint Deposits:
    Authors may deposit preprint versions (manuscripts prior to peer review) in repositories or on preprint servers. The preprint must include a statement such as:
    "This work has been submitted for publication in Developmental Medico-Life-Sciences."
  • Accepted Manuscripts (Postprints):
    Authors can deposit the accepted version (peer-reviewed but not formatted for publication) in repositories after publication.
  • Published Version (Version of Record):
    The final published version, with its DOI, may be deposited in repositories. The deposited version must include:
    • The DOI linking to the published article.
    • A statement of licensing under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
    • CrossMark link to ensure users can access the most current version.

3. Licensing and Attribution Requirements

  • All articles are published under a CC BY 4.0 License, permitting unrestricted use, sharing, and adaptation with appropriate credit.
  • Deposited articles must include the following:

4. Use of CrossMark for Version Control

  • CrossMark Policy:
    DMLS uses CrossMark to identify and maintain the authoritative Version of Record.
  • Updates and Revisions:
    Any updates, corrections, or retractions to the published work will be reflected in the CrossMark record.
  • Repository Integration:
    Authors depositing work must include the DOI and CrossMark link to ensure users can access the most current version.

5. Preservation and Archiving
To safeguard the long-term accessibility of published articles:

  • LOCKSS System:
    Articles are preserved using the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system, ensuring a decentralized, distributed archiving mechanism.
  • CrossRef Infrastructure:
    Persistent DOIs ensure stable access to the published Version of Record.

6. Compliance with Funder and Institutional Mandates

  • DMLS supports authors in meeting the open access requirements of funding bodies and institutions. Authors should verify specific repository requirements and include all necessary licensing and DOI details when depositing their work.

7. Access and Usage
Deposited articles are open for unrestricted use under the following conditions:

  • Attribution to the original author(s), journal, and DOI.
  • Inclusion of the licensing statement (CC BY 4.0).
  • Any adaptations or modifications must be clearly indicated.

Contact Us
For further details on repository policies, CrossMark usage, or archiving practices, please contact:
Email: [email protected]