Self-Archiving
Self-archiving is the practice of authors making their own research papers publicly available online, often by uploading them to personal websites or institutional repositories. This allows wider access to their work, promoting knowledge sharing and increasing visibility within the academic community.
Many researchers choose to self-archive their articles to comply with funding agency mandates or to enhance their h-index and citation counts. Self-archiving can also help bridge the gap between paywalled journals and the public, making valuable information accessible to a broader audience.