Parallel publishing in DiVA
An article that isn’t published open access can often be made accessible through parallel publishing.
Parallel publishing is also known as "green open access", "post-print publishing" or "self-archiving", and means making your peer-reviewed, published article freely available in full online.
At Stockholm University you can parallel publish by posting an authorized version of the article in DiVA.
Most major publishers allow parallel publishing of the Author Accepted Manuscript (the author's final accepted text) before publication.
Instructions for parallel publishing in DiVA
Make sure that the publisher approves of the parallel publishing before you upload your full-text in DiVA. Search for the journal in the database SHERPA/RoMEO and read up on the publisher's policy for parallel publishing, as well as any specific terms and conditions.
If information is missing in SHERPA/RoMEO, visit the journal’s website to find their copyright information. You can also write to the publisher and request permission. Be sure to explain where the text will be made available.
If you have not yet published your article, you can ask for an addendum to the contract you intend to sign with the publisher. By doing so, you ensure that you maintain intellectual property rights. Suggested contracts that you may use are available at SPARC Author Addendum.
When you have ensured that parallel publishing is possible, do the following:
- Log in to DiVA with your university account.
- Register the publication and upload the text file. You can upload the text file even if the publication is already registered.