Hi all,
I have seen some researchers who refer to Sherma/RoMEO website before uploading a paper on RG to check the copyright of the publisher (journal). However, I was wondering if this is a reliable website? In particular, when it shows Blue for the subject publisher which means that the author(s) can archive post-print (i.e., final draft post-refereeing). Practically, there is no difference between the post-print version and the publisher's version/PDF.
Thanks,
Mohammad
Hi Mohammad,
Yes, Sherpa/ROMEO is the "industry standard" database and can be relied on for publisher's Open Access policies. On your other point the difference between the post print and the publishers version lies in copyright. Copyright exists in the layout, typeface and logo's etc. Publishers who let you post a pre or post print like to retain control over the "original" version. Posting the publishers version without their consent would be a breach of their copyright. This was the subject of some discussion on RG as Elsevier took action against RG over this issue. It is unlikely though that you as an individual would suffer any penalty for this apart from a take down notice. BW Matt
Very important to check the latest copyright terms from the publisher's website. I agree with Prof. Matt Holland and Prof. Derek Pyne
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