This policy sets out Nazarbayev University's framework (further - the "University") for ensuring that publications authored by University researchers, faculty members, students and staff, are made Open Access (further - the "OA"), where applicable (further - the "Policy").
As a leading research institution, the University places a high value on the research conducted under its auspices, whether this is produced alone or in collaboration with others. The University recognizes that the different types of output resulting from this research are key assets and should be recorded, managed, and disseminated by the University in a way that brings the most benefit for its individual researchers, for the University itself and for the global community in accordance with the mission in the Nazarbayev University Charter. Thus, the University is committed to making research outputs openly accessible via the Nazarbayev University Repository (further - the "Institutional repository") at the earliest opportunity to maximize the visibility and impact of research, recognizing that there will be instances where ethical, copyright or contractual restrictions apply.
Definitions for terms, outlined below, are marked with an asterisk in the Policy.
Author - is a university member (researcher, faculty member, student (postgraduate, graduate and undergraduate) and staff affiliated with the Nazarbayev University, which submits scholarly materials to the Institutional repository
Open Access - the free, immediate, online availability of research materials coupled with the rights to use these materials fully in the digital environment. OA ensures that anyone can access and use these results to turn ideas into industries and breakthroughs into better lives.
Nazarbayev University Repository - an institutional electronic archive for accumulation, long-term storage, and provision of open access* to scientific research results produced by the academic community of the University.
Green OA - self-archiving in an institutional or disciplinary repository.
Gold OA - freely available in a journal (paid and unpaid), e.g. publishing in an open access journal, paying or not paying.
Postprint - an article which has undergone peer-review and been revised accordingly. Also known as the accepted author manuscript.
Preprint - the Author's* original manuscript, which has been submitted to a journal. It has not been peer-reviewed, copy-edited, or formatted with page numbers or branded by the journal.
Research data - any information that has been collected, observed, generated or created to validate original research findings.
Request a Copy Feature - a mechanism in the Nazarbayev University Repository* whereby if an item is not freely available to a reader they can send a request to the Author* via the Nazarbayev University Repository for a copy of the work held in the repository.
This Policy applies to all Authors affiliated with the University.
The following research outputs should deposited and made publicly available in the institutional repository:
Responsibilities of the University Research Administration:
Responsibilities of the Library:
Responsibilities of the Authors*:
To meet these Policy objectives, the Author agrees to grant to the University a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to use their research outputs upon depositing or authorizing the deposit of works in the Institutional repository in accordance with the terms of Creative Commons License and License Agreement.
Types of licenses:
Creative Commons license - one of the existing copyright licensing systems that enable the free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work. Authors* choose a set of the following conditions they wish to apply to their work:
BY (Attribution)
Licensees may copy, distribute, display and perform the work and make derivative works and remixes based on it only if they give the Author* or licensor the credits.
SA (Share Alike)
Licensees may distribute derivative works only under a license identical ("not more restrictive") to the license that governs the original work. NC (Non-Commercial)
Licensees may copy, distribute, display, perform, (unless you have chosen No Derivatives) modify and use the work for any purpose other than commercially unless they get the Author's* permission first.
ND (No Derivatives)
Licensees may copy, distribute, display and perform only original copies of the work. If they want to modify the work, they must get the author's permission first.
License Agreement - agreement between University and the Author*, where the Author* grants to the University the rights to use and publish research outputs in Institutional repository in OA, if it is applicable.
For information describing items in the repository.
For types of document & data set held.
For full-text and other full data items.
Concerning depositors, quality & copyright.
The Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda – also known as the Transforming our world were adopted in September 2015 with a framework of 17 Goals and 169 targets. The intent of the goals is to be as comprehensive as possible to be all-inclusive ensuring that no one is left behind.
In the context of the UN 2030 Agenda, increasing access to information and knowledge across society, assisted by the availability of information and communications technologies (ICTs), supports sustainable development and improves people’s lives.
Access to information and libraries as institutions that deliver it are key to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Open Access initiatives contribute to the SDGs via access to research and data which is stored in repositories.
• Access to research and data • Facilitate learning |
• Access to research and data • Access latest technical information • Facilitate learning |
• Access to most recent findings in health and medical journals, both for technical information as well as support in the development of appropriate policies and strategies |
• Access to research and data • Facilitate learning |
• Access to information to broaden and deepen the discussion • Information for policy development of gender-related issues |
• Access to research and data for policy development and project formulation |
• Access to research and data for policy development and project formulation |
• Access to research and data in support of commercial development • Access to research and data for government policy • Access to research and learn |
• Access to research and data for policy and strategy development • Access latest technical information |
• Access to research and data irrespective of geographical location and financial status for equitable access |
• Access to research and data for cultural and social awareness |
• Access to research and data to enhance awareness of issues and foster discussion • Access to information to inform policymakers • Access to information for project formulation and mitigation strategies |
• Access to research and data to enhance awareness of issues and foster discussion • Access to information to inform policymakers • Access to information for project formulation and mitigation strategies |
• Access to research and data to enhance awareness of issues and foster discussion • Access to information to inform policymakers • Access to information for project formulation and mitigation strategies |
• Access to research and data to enhance awareness of issues and foster discussion • Access to information to inform policymakers • Access to information for project formulation and mitigation strategies |
• Access to research and data for awareness and discussion for transparent reporting on government-funded projects • Access to research and data for training and skill development |
• Access to research and data for awareness and discussion for transparent reporting on government-funded projects • Access to research and data for training and skill development |
• OA repositories in support of local initiatives • Sharing research and data that reflects collaboration and partnerships for sustainable development, local, national and international |