Digital Archiving: All published content will be archived digitally using reliable archiving platforms or repositories. These platforms may include institutional repositories, digital libraries, or third-party archiving services recognized for their reliability and sustainability.
Metadata Preservation: Metadata associated with each published work, including author information, publication date, abstracts, keywords, and citations, will be preserved to facilitate accurate indexing and retrieval.
File Formats: Content will be archived in open, non-proprietary file formats whenever possible to ensure long-term accessibility and compatibility with future technologies.
Backup Systems: Regular backups of archived content will be maintained to safeguard against data loss due to technical failures, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Open Access: Whenever legally and ethically feasible, archived content will be made openly accessible to the public without cost or subscription barriers. Open access promotes knowledge dissemination and maximizes the impact of scholarly research.
Embargo Periods: In cases where open access cannot be immediately granted due to contractual obligations or copyright restrictions, embargo periods may be implemented to delay public access for a specified period. During embargo periods, metadata and abstracts may be available, with full-text access restricted.
Subscription Access: In instances where content is initially accessible only to subscribers, provisions will be made to ensure timely transition to open access after embargo periods expire or contractual agreements allow.
Data Integrity: Measures will be implemented to maintain the integrity and authenticity of archived content, including checksum verification, version control, and periodic content audits.
Format Migration: As technologies evolve, archived content may be migrated to newer file formats or platforms to ensure continued accessibility and compatibility with modern systems.
Persistent Identifiers: Persistent identifiers, such as Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) or Archival Resource Keys (ARKs), will be assigned to each archived work to provide stable and citable references over time.
Legal Compliance: Archiving procedures will adhere to relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including copyright laws, data protection regulations, and licensing agreements.
Governance Structure: A designated committee or board will oversee the implementation of this Archiving Policy, monitor compliance with archiving standards, and address any emerging issues related to content preservation and accessibility.
Regular Review: This Archiving Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with best practices in digital preservation and scholarly communication.
Stakeholder Input: Feedback from authors, editors, reviewers, and other stakeholders will be solicited to inform revisions and enhancements to the Archiving Policy as needed.
Dissemination: This Archiving Policy will be communicated to all relevant stakeholders, including authors, editorial staff, reviewers, and readers, through publication on the journal's website and inclusion in author guidelines.
Training and Support: Training sessions and resources will be provided to support authors in complying with archiving requirements and best practices for data management.
