Self-archiving, preservation, and privacy policies

Self-archiving

Sílex journal allows its authors to self-archive all versions of their articles, encouraging the widespread sharing of scientific knowledge and open access to research results.

Self-archiving is permitted on institutional, theme, or other type repositories, as well as on preprint servers without embargo periods as long as the original publishing source is properly referenced in the journal.

These versions are allowed to self-archive.

Submitted version / Preprint

Before the peer review process, authors may deposit early drafts of their manuscripts on preprint servers or open access repositories.

Author accepted manuscript, AAM

Before editorial layout, authors may deposit the version of their manuscript that has passed peer review and been approved for publishing.

Version of record

Authors may deposit the final published version of the article in the journal’s editorial format.

The self-archive must always adhere to the journal’s license and provide a full reference to the article that was published in Sílex. 

Online preservation 

Sílex journal is a member of the Private Knowledge Project’s Private LOCKSS Network (PKP-PLN), a decentralized archiving system designed to guarantee the journal’s original content is permanently preserved and to facilitate its restoration in case of loss.

Financial sustainability policy 

In line with its commitment to the democratization of knowledge and open access, Sílex journal does not charge for the reception, review, or processing of submissions, and covers all expenses related to content editing, publication, distribution, and preservation. By not charging any fees, we ensure free, immediate, and unrestricted access for both readers and contributors.

Under non-profit publishing model, the journal’s publisher, Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya (UARM), covers all of the journal’s operational costs, including editorial management, peer review, proofreading, layout, and digital publication.

Moreover, the journal does not take any form of commercial advertising, does not receive sponsorships or commercial agreements, and does not generate income from the sale of content. In accordance with good editorial practices, all editorial decisions are made independently and is based on academic, ethical, and scientific quality criteria.

Privacy statement

The names and email addresses supplied in this journal will only be used for the reasons specified therein; they will not be shared with outside parties or used for any other purposes.