The Pakistan Journal of Physical Therapy (PJPT) is committed to open access publishing, promoting the accessibility and dissemination of research. Authors who publish in PJPT retain certain rights and are encouraged to deposit their work in repositories, subject to the following policy.

Open Access Licensing: PJPT operates under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors are granted the right to make their articles publicly available, in compliance with this license, without any embargo period.

Re-use and Distribution: Authors published under the CC BY-4.0 license may share and distribute their articles on non-commercial websites and repositories, ensuring proper attribution to PJPT as the original source.

Cross-Linking: To enhance visibility and accessibility, authors are encouraged to cross-link their deposited articles to the original publication in PJPT. This may be done by providing the DOI or URL in both locations.

Version of Record: Authors should deposit the Version of Record, representing the final published version, in repositories. It is vital to include the article's DOI or URL to facilitate accurate citation and access information.

Repository Policy Stages: The original submitted version of an article, prior to peer review, can be shared online as a preprint without attributing PJPT as the source. Once an article undergoes peer review and is accepted for publication, it must be clearly identified as originating from PJPT. Accepted articles should not be made available online as preprints without acknowledging PJPT as the source of acceptance for publication.

By adhering to this repository policy, authors contribute to the dissemination of their research and uphold the principles of open access. PJPT values authors' commitment to scholarly communication and encourages the broader sharing of their work while maintaining proper attribution and adherence to licensing rights.