# Study Guide: Academic Article Reuse and Publication Guidelines This study guide provides a comprehensive overview of the policies and procedures regarding the reuse of academic articles, focusing on the distinctions between published versions, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and various licensing frameworks. --- ## Key Concepts and Comparisons ### Defining Manuscript Versions The publication process distinguishes between two primary versions of a scholarly work. Understanding these differences is critical for determining how a work may be legally reused. | Feature | Final Peer-Reviewed Manuscript (FPRM) | Final Published Article (FPA) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Definition** | The version of the manuscript submitted for publication. | The final version published in a journal. | | **Editing** | Has not been edited or formatted by the publisher. | Has been edited and formatted by the Lippincott Editorial Team. | | **Usage Notice** | Must include a notice stating: "This is a non-final version of an article published in final form in (citation)." | Requires submission of a request via RightsLink for reuse. | ### Permitted Non-Profit and Non-Commercial Reuses Depending on the manuscript version, different reuse options are available without additional custom permissions, though they are subject to specific conditions. **Final Published Article (FPA) Permitted Uses:** * Production in classroom materials or academic coursepacks. * Inclusion in Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses. * Creation of 100 copies for non-profit distribution. **Final Peer-Reviewed Manuscript (FPRM) Permitted Uses:** * Production in classroom materials or academic coursepacks. * Presentation at conferences or seminars. * Posting on Scholarly Collaboration Networks (SCNs) that endorse STM Sharing Principles. * Posting on personal blogs, websites, employer intranets, or institutional repositories (subject to an embargo). ### Online Posting and the Embargo Period Authors are permitted to deposit their FPRM on personal websites, institutional repositories, or employer intranets. However, this is strictly governed by a **12-month embargo period** starting from the article's publication date. * The manuscript may not be updated or replaced with a final proof. * It must remain in its submitted form with the required non-final version notice. ### Open Access and Creative Commons Licenses Open Access refers to scholarly material that is digital, peer-reviewed, and provides free, immediate online access to any user. The reuse of Open Access articles is governed by specific Creative Commons (CC) licenses. | License Type | Requirements and Restrictions | | :--- | :--- | | **CC BY** | Requires permission and proper attribution to the original publication. | | **CC BY SA** | Attribution required; modified content must be published under the same license. | | **CC BY ND** | Attribution required; modified or altered content may not be distributed. | | **CC BY NC** | Attribution required; content cannot be used for commercial purposes. | | **CC BY NC SA** | Attribution required; no commercial use; modified content must use the same license. | | **CC BY NC ND** | Attribution required; no commercial use; modified content may not be distributed. | --- ## Short-Answer Practice Quiz 1. **Who must review all requests to reuse a Final Published Article?** 2. **What platform is used to submit permission requests for Lippincott content?** 3. **How many photocopies of a Final Published Article are allowed for non-profit distribution?** 4. **What specific notice must accompany a Final Peer-Reviewed Manuscript when it is shared?** 5. **Under what condition can an FPRM be posted to an employer's intranet?** 6. **What are the two items an author may select to be considered an "eligible portion" for reuse (up to two)?** 7. **If an article is published under a CC BY NC license, what is the primary restriction?** 8. **Can an author replace an FPRM with a final proof on their personal website after the embargo ends?** 9. **Who holds the legal responsibility to confirm the provenance of a manuscript for NIH deposit?** 10. **What happens to the distribution rights of a CC BY ND article if the content is modified?** --- ## Essay Prompts for Deeper Exploration 1. **The Impact of Embargoes on Scholarly Communication:** Analyze the role of the 12-month embargo period. How does this policy balance the commercial interests of publishers like Lippincott with the academic community's need for accessible research? 2. **Navigating Intellectual Property in Open Access:** Compare and contrast the different Creative Commons licenses (CC BY through CC BY NC ND). Discuss how these licenses protect the original author while facilitating various levels of non-commercial sharing. 3. **FPRM vs. FPA: The Significance of the Editorial Process:** Based on the definitions provided, evaluate why publishers maintain strict distinctions between the manuscript submitted by the author and the version edited by the editorial team. Why are the reuse rights for these two versions different? --- ## Glossary of Important Terms * **12-Month Embargo:** The mandatory waiting period after publication before an FPRM can be posted to personal or institutional websites. * **Creative Commons (CC):** A set of licenses that define the conditions under which scholarly and creative work can be reused and shared. * **Final Peer-Reviewed Manuscript (FPRM):** The unedited, unformatted version of a manuscript as it was submitted to the publisher. * **Final Published Article (FPA):** The definitive, edited, and formatted version of a manuscript as it appears in a Lippincott journal. * **Open Access:** Scholarly material that is available online immediately and free of charge to any user. * **RightsLink:** The digital service used to submit and process requests for permission to reuse published content. * **Scholarly Collaboration Networks (SCNs):** Platforms where researchers share manuscripts, provided the networks endorse STM Sharing Principles. * **STM Sharing Principles:** A set of standards endorsed by certain networks to facilitate the responsible sharing of scholarly research.