Open Access&Deposit Policy

Open Access Policy

The New Journal of Urology is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that all research published in the journal is freely accessible to readers without subscription fees or other access barriers. 
Every paper published in The New Journal of Urology is freely available via the website https://newjournalurology.com/archive.

All articles in The New Journal of Urology are published under the Creative Commons CC BY Attribution 4.0 International license. This licensing model allows users to copy, distribute, remix, transform, and build upon the material, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source. 

Authors retain full copyright over their work.

To promote immediate and unrestricted access, all articles are made available on the journal’s website without any embargo periods. The New Journal of Urology encourages authors to self-archive their published work in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other platforms, further enhancing the accessibility and dissemination of their research.

This open-access policy aligns with our mission to advance knowledge in urology and support the global scientific community by making high-quality research widely accessible

The New Journal of Urology follows the principles of transparency and best practices for scholarly publishing as identified by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

COPE DOAJ OASPA WAME. Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing — English.
https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.1.12
2022 COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, WAME 
 

Archiving and Distrubiton Policy

Archiving
To secure the durability and availability of the published material (publisher's version/PDF), articles are systematically archived in multiple reliable repositories, including:
Publisher’s Archive: All articles are stored in the official archives of The New Journal of Urology for long-term access.
Crossref: Articles are registered with unique Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), ensuring their discoverability and permanence in digital environments.
Institutional Repositories: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version of their articles in their affiliated institutional repositories.
Author’s Personal Websites: Authors may archive their work on personal or professional websites, enhancing the visibility of their research.

Distribution
Authors are free to share and distribute their articles, provided the original source is properly acknowledged. Key guidelines for distribution include:
Citation Standards: When sharing or redistributing their work, authors and readers must provide accurate citations, including the DOI link to the publisher’s version. This practice ensures proper credit and academic integrity.
Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to self-archive their articles on platforms such as institutional repositories, social media, or academic networking sites, provided the publisher’s final version is used for reference.
Open Access Availability: All articles are published under the Creative Commons CC BY Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing unrestricted sharing, adaptation, and reuse, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

By adopting these practices, The New Journal of Urology ensures that your research remains widely accessible, discoverable, and preserved for future generations of scholars and practitioners.
 

Last Revised on January, 2025.