I. Overview
Progress in Physics is a fully open access journal committed to making high-quality physics research freely available to the global scientific community. All articles published in our journal are immediately and permanently accessible online without subscription or registration barriers. We adhere to the principles of open science, ensuring that knowledge is shared widely to accelerate scientific progress.
II. Open Access Model: Diamond Open Access
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Feature
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Description
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Free to Read
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All articles are immediately accessible to anyone, anywhere
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Free to Publish
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No article processing charges (APCs) for authors
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Free to Reuse
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Content can be shared, adapted, and built upon with proper attribution
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Copyright Retained
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Authors retain full copyright of their work
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We operate under the Diamond Open Access model—the most equitable form of open access. Unlike Gold or Hybrid OA journals that charge authors publication fees, we cover all publication costs through institutional support, ensuring that neither readers nor authors face financial barriers to accessing or publishing research.
III. Licensing: CC BY 4.0
All articles published in Progress in Physics are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license grants broad permissions to others while ensuring that authors receive proper credit for their work.
What CC BY 4.0 Allows
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Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
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Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
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No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits
Under the Following Terms
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Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
IV. Copyright and Ownership
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Journal
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Author
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Copyright
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Retains first publication right
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Retains full copyright
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Reuse Rights
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Can archive and promote published content
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Can reuse, republish, and distribute freely
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Commercial Use
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Cannot sell exclusive access
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Can use in books, patents, or commercial products
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Moral Rights
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Must maintain article integrity
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Right to be identified as author
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Authors sign a License to Publish (not a copyright transfer agreement), granting the journal the right to publish and archive the article while retaining all other rights. The journal holds the Version of Record (VoR) — the definitive, citable version of the article.
V. Article Archiving and Preservation
We are committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. Our archiving strategy includes:
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Initiative
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Description
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Institutional Repository
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All articles archived in Nanjing University's institutional repository
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National Databases
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Synchronization with CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases
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International Indexing
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Submission to DOAJ, Scopus, and Web of Science
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Digital Preservation
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Participation in CLOCKSS and LOCKSS networks
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Metadata Standards
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Compliance with Dublin Core and JATS XML standards
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VI. Publication Fees
No Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Progress in Physics does not charge authors any of the following:
All publication costs are covered by institutional support from Nanjing University and the Chinese Physical Society, ensuring truly barrier-free open access.
VII. Compliance with Open Access Mandates
Publishing in Progress in Physics ensures compliance with major open access policies:
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Policy
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Compliance
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Plan S (cOAlition S)
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Fully compliant — CC BY license, no embargo, no APCs
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NIH Public Access Policy
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Compliant — immediate open access
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European Commission Horizon Europe
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Compliant — CC BY mandatory
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Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Compliant — institutional OA requirements
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UKRI Open Access Policy
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Compliant — CC BY and immediate OA
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IX. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is there any cost to publish in Progress in Physics?
A: No. We are a Diamond Open Access journal with no article processing charges, submission fees, or page charges. Optional fees apply only for print edition color figures or reprints if requested.
Q2: Who owns the copyright of my published article?
A: You retain full copyright. You grant the journal a license to publish and archive the article, but all other rights remain with you.
Q3: Can I post my article on my personal website or repository?
A: Yes. You can share your article anywhere, including personal websites, institutional repositories, and academic networks like ResearchGate. The CC BY license encourages wide dissemination.
Q4: How do I comply with my funder's open access mandate?
A: Publishing with us automatically ensures compliance. We provide CC BY licensing, immediate open access, and no embargo periods. We can also provide documentation for your funder if needed.
Q5: What is the Version of Record (VoR)?
A: The VoR is the final, typeset, and citable version of your article as published on our website. This is the authoritative version for citation purposes, though you may share earlier versions as well.
Q6: Will my article be preserved long-term?
A: Yes. We are committed to perpetual access. Articles are archived in multiple repositories and preservation networks to ensure availability for future generations.
