Data Archiving Permissions
JBI supports transparent research and responsible data sharing to strengthen reproducibility in biomaterials science.
Authors are encouraged to archive manuscripts and datasets in trusted repositories with proper citation and metadata.
Archiving Policy Overview
Open access publishing enables broad sharing of research outputs. JBI permits self archiving of manuscripts and associated data to support long term access and reuse. Authors may deposit preprints, accepted manuscripts, or published versions, provided that proper citation, DOI links, and licensing statements are included.
Archiving ensures that biomaterials research remains accessible for clinical translation, regulatory review, and future meta analysis. We encourage authors to select repositories that provide persistent identifiers and long term stewardship.
What You May Archive
JBI permits archiving of the following versions. When in doubt, include a citation to the final published article and the Creative Commons license statement.
Preprints
Early versions posted before peer review. Must be updated with a link to the final published article after acceptance.
Accepted Manuscripts
Post peer review versions accepted for publication. Include DOI and citation details when available.
Published Versions
The final open access version may be shared with attribution and license information.
When sharing preprints or accepted manuscripts, clearly label the version and date. After publication, update repository records with the final citation, DOI, and link to the journal site to ensure that readers can access the authoritative version.
Version clarity protects the scholarly record and helps readers locate the most accurate and peer reviewed content for clinical and translational decisions.
Where To Archive
Authors should use repositories that provide stable access and long term preservation. Suitable options include institutional repositories, subject specific archives, and established general repositories. When depositing, include keywords, abstract, and funding information to improve discovery.
Use open, well supported file formats such as PDF for manuscripts and CSV for data tables. Repositories that assign persistent identifiers like DOIs improve citation tracking and make your work easier to reuse.
Institutional Repositories
University or hospital repositories provide institutional stewardship and are widely indexed by academic search platforms.
Subject Repositories
Domain specific archives can increase visibility within biomaterials and biomedical engineering communities.
Data And Materials Archiving
JBI encourages authors to archive datasets, protocols, and analysis code in trusted repositories. Data sharing improves reproducibility, enables meta analyses, and supports clinical translation. Provide a data availability statement with repository links and accession numbers.
If data cannot be shared due to confidentiality, patient privacy, or proprietary constraints, clearly state the restrictions and describe how qualified researchers may request access. For materials that are not commercially available, include preparation details and sourcing information.
Sensitive or identifiable data should be anonymized and handled according to applicable regulations. For studies involving human data, ensure that consent permits the intended data sharing pathway. If data are restricted, provide a transparent access plan and contact point.
For physical materials such as scaffolds or coatings, include key processing parameters, quality checks, and storage conditions. This enables other teams to replicate findings and assess reliability across laboratories.
Required Citations
All archived versions must cite the final published article and include the DOI, journal title, and publication year. When sharing data, include dataset citations and licensing terms to support correct reuse.
Compliance And Licensing
Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This license permits sharing and adaptation with appropriate credit. Authors should include a CC BY statement when archiving files and ensure that third party materials are used with permission.
Funding agencies may require specific repository deposits. Authors are responsible for meeting funder requirements and informing the editorial office of any compliance constraints at submission.
If a funder or institution requires an embargo on certain files, notify the editorial office so that we can recommend an appropriate archiving workflow. JBI supports transparent disclosure of embargo terms and expects authors to release archived versions promptly when restrictions expire.
When in doubt, use the final published version with full citation and DOI. Consistent labeling and licensing ensures that readers can confirm provenance and reuse content responsibly.
Questions And Support
If you need guidance on archiving options or funder compliance, contact [email protected] before or after submission. We can confirm acceptable repository options and recommended citation formats.
We respond to archiving queries promptly and confidentially.
