Self Archiving Policy

Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA) is committed to promoting wider dissemination and long-term preservation of scholarly research. In line with this mission, Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA) encourages authors to self-archive their work responsibly while maintaining the journal’s academic and ethical standards. Self-archiving allows authors to deposit their research in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other scholarly platforms, providing greater visibility, accessibility, and impact for their work.

Author Rights and Responsibilities: Authors retain the right to share and archive their manuscripts, including preprints (submitted before peer review) and accepted manuscripts (post-peer review, pre-publication). However, the final published version formatted by Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA) must be cited properly in all self-archived versions. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their self-archived work respects copyright, journal policies, and ethical guidelines.

Version Guidelines: Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA) allows authors to archive different versions of their manuscript to maximize accessibility without compromising publication standards. Preprints may be shared freely to encourage early scholarly discussion, while accepted manuscripts should be archived with proper acknowledgment of the peer-review process. The final typeset version is copyrighted and should always be referenced with the DOI and full citation when shared.

Citation and Acknowledgment: Every self-archived manuscript must clearly indicate that it has been published in Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA), including DOI, journal volume, issue, and page numbers. Proper citation ensures that the original publication is recognized, maintaining the credibility and impact of the research.

Supporting Open Access and Global Reach: Self-archiving aligns with Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA)’s open access philosophy, ensuring that scholarly research is accessible to researchers, educators, professionals, and the public worldwide. By self-archiving, authors contribute to knowledge sharing, academic collaboration, and the global advancement of science and interdisciplinary studies.

Ethical and Legal Compliance: Authors must ensure that self-archived content complies with all ethical standards, does not infringe copyright, and respects plagiarism and academic integrity policies of Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA). Responsible self-archiving helps maintain the trustworthiness and reliability of scholarly research, reinforcing Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA)’s reputation as a prestigious international journal.

By following Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA)’s self-archiving policy, authors can enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of their research, while ensuring that it remains ethical, credible, and properly recognized. This approach reflects Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA)’s dedication to knowledge sharing, academic integrity, and global collaboration, providing authors with the opportunity to reach a wider international audience and maximize the influence of their work.

Multidisciplinary Research Archives (MRA) encourages all authors to self-archive responsibly, with proper citations, ethical compliance, and respect for publication standards, ensuring that their research contributes meaningfully to the global scholarly community.