A thesis is a public document
The principles of publishing guiding the University of Jyväskylä’s publishing activities have been updated. The new principles replace the previous document from 2020. The updated publication principles also include the university’s ethical principles of publishing, which were previously issued as a separate document.
The updated principles compile the guidelines that govern the JYU’s publishing activities, their openness, and ethical standards, which are followed throughout our university community regardless of the discipline.
The document also outlines the policies related to the publicity, publication, and copyright of theses and dissertations produced at the JYU.
A thesis produced in a public educational institution is a public document (Finnish Constitution 12.2 §; Publicity Act 1 §). Theses are primarily published as fully open in the JYU digital archive JYX. Publishing a thesis, parts of it, or a text based on it elsewhere—for example, as a scientific article—does not negate the requirement for public access.
The thesis must not contain any confidential information or material.
If the author chooses to publish their thesis with restricted access, certain information still remains public. A thesis with restricted access will also be sent by email upon request.
The compilation of the principles of publishing has been the responsibility of the JYU Open Science Centre and Research and Innovation Services. The principles were approved by the Rector on 26 March 2025.
