Archiving Policy
1. Purpose:
International Research Journal of Scientific Studies is committed to preserving and providing access to its published content. This archiving policy outlines the procedures and guidelines for ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of IRJSS publications.
2. Scope:
This policy applies to all articles, reviews, and other content published in IRJSS, in print and online.
3. Archiving Methods:
International Research Journal of Scientific Studies employs the following archiving methods:
3.1. Digital Archiving: International Research Journal of Scientific Studies uses digital archiving to store and preserve published content in electronic format.
3.2. Third-Party Archiving: International Research Journal of Scientific Studies deposits published content in third-party archives, including but not limited to LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and PubMed Central.
3.3. Self-Archiving: International Research Journal of Scientific Studies allows authors to self-archive pre-print, post-print, and publisher's versions of their articles in any Open Access Initiative (OAI) compliant repository.
4. Archiving Process:
The archiving process involves the following steps:
4.1. Content Selection:International Research Journal of Scientific Studies selects content for archiving based on its publication status and relevance.
4.2. Format Conversion: International Research Journal of Scientific Studies converts archived content into standardized formats to ensure long-term accessibility.
4.3. Metadata Creation: International Research Journal of Scientific Studies creates metadata for archived content to facilitate discovery and retrieval.
4.4. Storage and Backup: International Research Journal of Scientific Studies stores archived content in secure, redundant environments to ensure its preservation.
5. Access and Retrieval:
International Research Journal of Scientific Studies ensures that archived content remains accessible and retrievable by the public through various channels, including but not limited to its website, online archives, and third-party repositories.
6. Preservation and Maintenance:
International Research Journal of Scientific Studies is committed to preserving and maintaining its archived content for the long-term. This includes monitoring storage conditions, performing regular backups, and migrating content to new formats as necessary.
7. Withdrawal and Deletion:
International Research Journal of Scientific Studies reserves the right to withdraw or delete archived content in exceptional circumstances, such as plagiarism, copyright infringement, or legal disputes.
8. Review and Revision:
This archiving policy will be reviewed and revised periodically to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.
By implementing this archiving policy, International Research Journal of Scientific Studies aims to provide a stable and permanent record of its published content, ensuring its availability for future generations.