What Is an Embargo in Academic Publishing?
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In academic publishing, an embargo is a period during which certain information may not be released or made publicly available. Common types include press embargoes, which limit media coverage until an article is published, and repository embargoes, which delay open-access deposit of an accepted manuscript.
Example
Invented for teaching: A journal allows authors to deposit the accepted manuscript in an institutional repository 12 months after publication. Until then, the full text may be accessible only through the journal.
Common misunderstanding
An embargo is not the same as a ban on presenting or discussing work at a scientific meeting; policies differ between journals and conferences. Always read the specific journal and conference rules.
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