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P olicy: Open Access

To set out the University policy to enable open access to knowledge created by members of the University.

The Australian National University is a research-intensive, research-led university. Our commitment to the dissemination of research findings is essential both to differentiate the University’s research excellence and support national and international research excellence.

Scholarly research is the university’s major goals, contributing to new knowledge around the globe and benefiting the nation. The open exchange of information is a bedrock academic value, one that is supported by our approach to the dissemination of the outputs of scholarship and research. The university is committed to making these outputs available online and world-wide, free of charge and free of most other access restrictions.

The University acknowledges that researchers take into account a wide range of factors in deciding on the best outlets for publications arising from their research and teaching.

Open access increases the reach and benefit of research and education to society by facilitating the wide dissemination of knowledge including original research results, scholarly articles, source materials, digital representations of pictorial and graphic materials, and scholarly multimedia materials.

The policy supports the ARC Open Access Policy and the NHMRC's Open Access Policy and allows the University to adhere to open access policies of state, national and international granting bodies and to support the global infrastructure of open access research.

University repositories will contain research outputs that are made available via open access as well as research outputs that will not be immediately available to the public .

This Policy applies across the University .

Definitions

Author accepted manuscript (AAM) or post-print version means the final, peer reviewed, corrected version of the paper sent by the author(s) for publication.

Education materials means all materials produced by staff in the course of, or for use in, teaching at the University that are intended to be made available to all students in a course (for example, lecture notes and material, syllabi, handouts, study guides, course software and assessment materials), and that are not private or confidential. Education materials could include de-identified student exemplar assessment submissions (that have the student’s approval to be shared). Creative Commons licence may apply to some or all of these materials.

Open access means that materials are freely and permanently available in a digital format, according to principles broadly supported by the academic community for the promotion of knowledge.

Open Research is the name of the ANU open access repository.

Preprint is a draft of a publication which has not yet been peer reviewed for formal publication

Published version also referred to as Version of Record (VoR) is the final typeset and edited version of the journal article that has been made available by the publisher

Research repository means the University’s online location for collecting, maintaining and disseminating the scholarly output of the University.

Policy statement

Research outputs.

• The University requires a copy of the following research outputs to be deposited in the University research repository:
• Journal and conference publications, technical reports and other original, substantial works – within 3 months or as promptly as possible after publication
• Open access monographs – within 3 months or as promptly as possible after publication
• Non-open access monographs – where they will be openly accessible within 5 years
• All publications from research funded by organisations that require openly access research outputs – within the timeframe of the organisations policy
• Non-traditional research outputs ( NTRos) such as creative works, working/technical papers, conference posters and presentations
• Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs Master of Philosophy, Professional Doctorate, or Doctor of Philosophy student theses) – immediately upon completion (noting automated input from the HDR Examination and Thesis System)
• Honours theses receiving a when approved by the Head of School and copyright permissions are achieved.
• Where it is not possible to include the published or author accepted version of the research output metadata should be added to the research repository with a link to the openly accessible version on the publisher’s or another website.
• Access through the research repository will be consistent with access conditions for the version stored in the repository. The Author accepted manuscript (AAM) can generally be made accessible via open access immediately, or after a short embargo period. The published version will be made openly accessible in accordance with the publisher agreement.
• The University may, pursuant to the Intellectual Property Policy, provide access to research outputs deposited in the University research repository.
• Research outputs may be embargoed from open access dissemination by ANU for a finite period of time, based on commercial or cultural sensitivities, contractual obligations by the appropriate delegate.
• Where Research Student theses include confidential sections or appendices, the entire thesis will be made available, except for any section subject to an embargo as outlined in section 4.
• The University does not support the payment of article processing fees (APCs) or ‘hybrid’ fees (where an individual article is made available through payment of an article processing fee).

Education Materials

• In accordance with the University’s role in advancing and transmitting knowledge, educational materials will be made accessible to the widest audience for which they are appropriate.
• Educational materials deemed appropriate for broad release after consideration of a range of factors will be made accessible (open access, or to University staff and students only) according to the Education Materials Access Procedure.
• In making the decision above, some of the factors to be considered include (but are not limited to) privacy, confidentiality or legal obligations; the likely effect on learning or assessment outcomes; the sensitivity of materials; and the reputation of the University.
• The University requires open access publication of:
• Information on programs and courses for current and future students;
• Course outlines; and
• Public events and lectures

Research Data

• The University’s policy is that research data is made openly accessible by default unless restrictions to access are required, for example because of sensitivity of data or contractual requirements. The University aims to:
• safeguard data sharing and release in a consistent and appropriate way
• enhance the integrity of the data system
• promote sharing of research data
• ensure data for which access must be restricted is appropriately authorised
• support management of data through the data lifecycle
• Research data that cannot be made openly accessible should be recorded as far as possible as research outputs.
• Research data is supported through the creation of Data management plans. The Library provides the DMP Tool for one stop data management plans
• Research data management and storage is provided through a range of services including:
• NCI - National Computational Infrastructure
• Discipline based international and national repositories
• Purpose built solutions at the University including ANU Data Commons.

The University’s support for Open research

• The University recognises the increasing requirement for support to make research outputs openly accessible to meet funder requirements and the university’s strategic goals.
• The University supports researchers through:
• The University’s Press which is fully open access
• The OA research infrastructure including Open research, the university’s repository and data management repositories
• Provision of support, advice and guidance for researchers and educators appropriate to their discipline
• Ensuring long-term sustainability of OA materials and their continued accessibility
• Engaging with government and other organisations to ensure policy development and compliance with funder, government and societal expectations.

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Publishing open access

By publishing open access, you are providing free, unrestricted online access to scholarly materials.

This allows a range of people to see your work, who might otherwise not have access – including professional practitioners, industry workers, and people in institutions and countries who are unable to afford subscriptions.

There are many avenues for publishing open access. A good resource is the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) , an extensive index of diverse open access journals from around the world.

This guide is a useful resource for those seeking information about open access monograph publishing.  Watch this short video to gain a broader understanding of open access publishing.

Fully open access journals

Publishing in an open access journal often means an article is assigned a creative commons licence  permitting it to be distributed openly across a number of networks. You may be required to pay the publisher an upfront fee, or author processing charge (APC), to make the work openly available on the web. Publishing in this way can also be referred to as  Gold Open Access (JPG, 111 KB) .

Subscription-based journals

Publishing in a traditional subscription-based journal means your published work is immediately available to journal subscribers.

Articles published in these journals can still be made open access by making a pre or post print version of your article available in an open access repository such as the University's Open Research Repository . This form of publishing can also be referred to as  Green Open Access (JPG, 112 KB) , or self-archiving.

Alternatively, an author payment charge (APC) can be paid for an article in a subscription journal to be made open access in that journal - this is known as hybrid publishing.

Paying for publication

Read and Publish agreements

Read and Publish (RAP) agreements are ‘transformative’ agreements that combine the cost of reading (closed, subscription access) and publishing (Article Processing Charges (APCs)). The end goal of RAP agreements is a fully open access publishing environment.

The ANU Library is participating in over a dozen RAP agreements, which enables Australian National University authors to publish accepted articles into eligible journals without paying an APC fee.

Details for each of these agreements can be accessed in our Read and Publish Agreements guide .

These agreements cover the cost of open access publishing in thousands of journals. However, if the University does not have an agreement with your preferred publisher, you should check with your college research staff for available funds, and make sure you know your funder’s policy regarding the use of grant money for paying for publication.

Predatory publishing

Predatory publishers exploit the open-access model in which the author pays. They run conferences and journals with low or no peer review or other quality control mechanisms.

How can you prevent this happening to you?

• I f you haven't heard of the journal or conference, check with a colleague or ask your local librarian.
• Don't believe the website - ask your colleagues and look at indicators of journal impact.
• Don't respond to unsolicited emails - choose the journals you wish to submit to.

​ Find out more details in our Publish and prosper guide.

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• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Guide to OA monograph publishing

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Submitting a thesis

Notification of intent to submit.

Prior to your thesis submission, you must complete a Notification of Intent to Submit milestone. This milestone type is available alongside your other HDR Milestone eForms. It is recommended you complete your Nomination of Intent to Submit 2-3 months prior to you intended submission date. Before submission, make sure you have completed the Notification of Intent to Submit Student Checklist

Accompanying the release of the new Notification of Intent to Submit Milestone, a series of support videos are available as guidance for students and staff. The first video is an overview of the process, and the subsequent videos provide more detail on the three sections of the eForm workflow

Overview Video

Video A - Notification of Intent to Submit - Candidate and Primary Supervisor

Thesis submission

The HDR Submission and Examination of Theses Procedure  provides comprehensive information on many aspects of the thesis submission and examination process, including: 

• The process which you must follow to submit your thesis;
• the format your thesis must be submitted in;
• requirements for the different types of these accepted under the Research Awards Rule .

You can now submit your thesis using the Thesis Submission milestone. This milestone type is available alongside your other HDR Milestone eForms once your Notification of Intent to Submit milestone has been reviewed by your Primary Supervisor. 

Some academic areas have additional requirements for the submission of a thesis. Students should confirm such requirements with their supervisor.

Some students with research scholarships are also eligible for a thesis allowance that contributes to the cost of thesis production (such as printing and editing costs). Students should look at the conditions of award supplied at the time of scholarship offer, or contact their local HDR Administrator for more information.

Students using professional editing services should familiarise themselves with the Editing of Theses Guideline . A good place to start to find a suitable editor is the Canberra Society of Editors .

A series of support videos are available for guidance for students and staff. The following video steps through completing the Thesis Submission milestone eform:

• Thesis Submission Candidate support video

UPDATE from 7 July 2023: For candidates who have not submitted a Nomination of Intention to submit Milestone by the 7 July 2023 you will be required from this date to also upload an iThenticate Similarity Report within the Thesis Submission eform. Further information on how to access iThenticate and generate a similarity report prior to your final thesis submission can be found at the ANU HDR candidate  iThenticate page.

Thesis examination

The thesis examination itself is undertaken by at least two nominated expert reviewers with international standing in the relevant academic field(s). Students may be invited to suggest or comment on the suitability of possible examiners, but must not participate in the final decision about the examiners.

Examiners are required to recommend one of the following outcomes:

• that the student be granted the award;
• that the student be granted the award subject to corrections or revisions required by the examiners in the thesis to be made to the satisfaction of the Delegated Authority in the copy intended for deposit with the University Library;
• that  the student be permitted to submit a revised thesis for re-examination;
• that the student be failed.

Once your thesis has been examined, you will be notified of the examiners' recommendations. 

The Postgraduate Research Experience Questionnaire (PREQ), and why you should complete it!

After you submit your thesis you will receive an invitation to complete the PREQ. This survey collects information about your experience of your HDR program and is used to improve HDR programs and activities across ANU. Keep an eye on your inbox for your invitation.

Preparing for post-HDR life

After submission, some HDR students experience 'the submission cliff'. After working incredibly hard, it can be hard to know what to do with yourself once the thesis is out of your life!

Here are some quick resources that can help you prepare for your own transition: 

• the ANU Careers Centre offers a range of services for HDR students transitioning into the workforce;
• Thesis Whisperer blog post on how to prepare yourself and how to handle the transition;
• Check out what ANU Alumni have been doing after graduation for some inspiration.

Advisory information

• Research Candidate Milestones
• Student Administration eForms
• Change Working Thesis Details
• Information for Delegated Authority / Associate Dean (HDR Thesis Submission)
• Information for Examiners
• Nomination of Examiners
• Thesis Access Restrictions
• Theses Reimbursement

Reference documents

• Notification of Intent to Submit Student Checklist (DOCX, 66.67 KB)
• Thesis by Compilation Statement of Contribution template (DOCX, 93.93 KB)
• Change to Format of Thesis Submission Form (DOCX, 106.53 KB)

Use contact details to request an alternative file format.

• HDR - examinations policy
• HDR - submission and examination of theses procedure
• HDR - examiners’ reports recommendations guideline
• HDR - use of confidential or restricted information in theses procedure
• HDR - thesis by compilation and thesis by creative works procedure
• HDR - editing of theses guideline
• Open Access Policy
• Open Access Research Procedure
• Student Intellectual Property Procedure

Legislations

• Research Awards Rule 2021 (Latest version)  

Related websites

• Academic Skills & Learning Centre: Thesis writing
• Copyright for HDR students
• Contribute your Digital Thesis
• Notification of Intent to Submit Support Video Playlist
• Graduate Research Office - HDR Examinations
• +61 2 6125 5777
• Graduate Research Office

New Read and Publish Agreement with Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory

We are very pleased to announce that the ANU Library has a new Read and Publish (RAP) agreement with leading publishers in molecular biology, cancer studies, neuroscience, plant biology, and genetics, Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory Press.

The new agreement will advance and spread scientific knowledge in all areas of genetics and molecular biology, by allowing ANU authors to publish their work open access in a selection of CSHL journals without having to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs).

The agreement represents savings to the University and ANU authors, and will allow more publication of ANU research as open access, with all the additional benefits that brings. 

The agreement covers all of 2024-2026. ANU authors who have already had an article accepted in a CSHL journal in 2024 are eligible to convert that article to open access without being charged an APC. 

Further details about the agreement, the journals covered by it and how ANU authors can publish open access under the agreement are available in our Read and Publish Agreements guide . 

All announcements regarding RAP agreements are on the Library website.

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Utilizing Creative Arts for HIV Treatment and Prevention Among Black Queer Youth: A Scoping Review Open Access

Henry, cody shymar (spring 2024).

The purpose of the following thesis project is to describe current practices of integrating creative art-based interventions as a tool to address HIV treatment and prevention among Black Queer Young People (BQYP) around the globe. Despite advancements in prevention and treatment of HIV, BQYP around the world continue to experience disappointingly high rates of HIV diagnosis and risk of contracting HIV throughout their lifetimes. Utilizing scoping review methodology this review yielded six types of creative art practices implemented across the globe that specifically address HIV treatment and prevention among various social and demographic populations including communities living with and without HIV. The scoping review identified a broad range of art forms that were categorized into groups including theater, poetry, photography, performance, sculpture and visual arts, and music and radio. Theater and theater camp programs can specifically work to promote community dialogue and to reduce HIV and anti-LGBTQ+ stigma. Poetry can promote education and shared learning related to HIV awareness. Photography and specifically the practice of photovoice can help to address both internal and structural related stigma. Participating in performance including Ballroom culture can improve self-expression and promote community dialogue related to HIV health messaging at the community level. The use of sculpture and visual arts allowed for participants to engage in community dialogue regarding HIV and helped to reduce individual and group stigmas related to HIV among women in Uganda. Music and Radio seem to be an acceptable and feasible tool within the HIV prevention and care continuum. Ultimately these art forms can be a specific and targeted approach to addressing high rates of HIV, reducing stigma related to HIV and anti-LQBTQ+, and promoting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and awareness among BQYP.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION pg. 1

Chapter 2. LITERATURE REVIEW pg. 5

Youth Health and HIV pg. 5

Black Communities and HIV pg. 8

HIV Treatment & Prevention: A Global Perspective pg. 8

Creative arts-based interventions in Health and Healing pg. 12

Creative Art as Therapy pg. 13

Arts Education and Creative Youth Development pg. 14

Chapter 3. METHODS pg. 15

Identifying the research question pg. 16

Identifying relevant studies pg. 16 

Study selection pg. 17

Data Sources pg. 17

Charting the data pg. 17

Collecting summarizing and reporting results pg. 18

Chapter 4. RESULTS pg. 18

Scoping review search and initial screening pg. 18

Description of papers included pg. 19

Photovoice pg. 19

Theater pg. 23

Performance pg. 26

Poetry pg. 29

Music and radio pg. 31

Sculpture and visual art pg. 33

Chapter 4. DISCUSSION and RECOMMENDATIONS pg. 38

Limitations pg. 42

Recommendations pg. 43

Public Health Implications pg. 44

References pg.45

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