Journal of Agricultural and Biomedical Sciences

The University of Zambia Journal of Agricultural and Biomedical Sciences (UNZA JABS) supports the principles of open access and encourages authors to self-archive their scholarly work in a manner that ensures broad dissemination and long-term accessibility.

1. What Can Be Archived

Authors are permitted to deposit the final accepted version of their manuscript (i.e., post-peer-review and pre-typeset) in:

• Institutional repositories (e.g., UNZA Research Repository)
• Personal or departmental websites
• Academic social networks (e.g., ResearchGate, Academia.edu)
• Disciplinary repositories aligned with open-access standards

Pre-print versions (submitted manuscripts before peer review) may only be shared if this has been disclosed during submission and approved by the editorial office.

2. Embargo and Media Conditions

• Material submitted to UNZA JABS should not be shared with the media before acceptance.
• For accepted articles, authors may engage with media no more than one week before the official publication date, in accordance with journal embargo conditions.
• Breach of these conditions may result in the suspension or withdrawal of publication.

3. Version and Attribution

When self-archiving:

• Authors must share the final accepted manuscript (FAM), not the typeset publisher version, unless otherwise permitted.
• Authors must include full citation details, including the journal name, volume, issue, and year.
• A link to the final published version on the UNZA JABS website must be provided using the article’s DOI or persistent URL.

Example citation for self-archiving:

4. Repository Guidelines

Authors are encouraged to use repositories that:

• Are recognized by their institutions or research funders
• Support metadata indexing and long-term digital preservation
• Comply with open-access mandates, including those from funders or postgraduate requirements

5. Compliance and Support

Failure to comply with this policy may result in:

• Delays in publication
• Retraction or correction notices in severe cases

Authors seeking clarification or support on self-archiving practices are encouraged to contact the editorial office at: jabs@unza.zm