Preprints Policy

JoWaCH Preprints Policy

JoWaCH supports responsible preprint use to accelerate scientific communication and open access.

Pre-submission:

• Authors may post the original manuscript (pre-peer review) on any recognized preprint server at any time.
• Disclosure is encouraged: Include details of preprint posting (server and date) during manuscript submission.

Preprint Servers:

• JoWaCH endorses recognized, non-profit servers like arXiv, bioRxiv, or medRxiv.
• Open licensing is allowed: Choose the license that best suits your needs.

Post-acceptance:

• JoWaCH discourages posting accepted manuscripts due to the swift publication process.

Post-publication on Preprint Servers:

• The final published article must include this text:

"This article has been published in [insert full citation] following peer review and can also be viewed on the journal’s website at [insert DOI]."

Rationale:

This policy promotes responsible preprint use:

• Supports pre-submission posting for early dissemination.
• Discourages redundant post-acceptance posting to avoid confusion.
• Maintains quality and integrity through recognized servers and proper acknowledgement.
• Encourages open access through unrestricted licensing options.

JoWaCH is committed to open science and will adapt its policies to best serve authors and readers.