There are four methods to ensure that an applicable paper is submitted toPubMedCentral (PMC) in compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy. Authors may use whichever method is most appropriatefor them and consistent with their publishing agreement. To identify the submission and reporting method for aspecific journal, use the submission method identification wizard.
Overview of Submission Methods
Version of Paper Submitted | Final Published Article | Final Peer-Reviewed Manuscript |
Submission Process | Publisher posts the paper directly to PMC | Papers are required to be submitted via theNIHMS upon acceptance for publication. Publishers, authors or theirdesignee deposit files and the NIHMS converts them to the PMC native format. |
Submission Method to Deposit Files |
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Approve Submission | Publisher | Author, via NIHMS |
Approve PMC web version | Publisher | Author, via NIHMS |
Responsible Party | NIH awardee | NIH awardee |
To cite papers, from acceptance for publication to 3 months post publication | PMCID or “PMC Journal- In Process” | PMCID or NIHMSID |
To cite papers, 3 months post publication and beyond | PMCID | PMCID |
Details
Step-by-step Instructions and Best Practices | Participating Journals and Publishers |
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