Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy - International Multispeciality Journal of Health (IJOER)
Permanent Access Guarantee
IJOER ensures all published research remains accessible through distributed digital preservation networks, secure archiving partnerships, and backup methods to prevent data loss and technological obsolescence, supporting our commitment to long-term scholarly impact.
Comprehensive Digital Preservation
IJOER implements robust digital preservation strategies to ensure permanent access to published research through multiple archival systems and long-term preservation partnerships, working in conjunction with our Open Access License and Article Sharing Policy.
Preservation Policy Contents
1. Our Commitment to Permanent Access
IJOER believes that the preservation of scholarly research is paramount for future scholarship. Our comprehensive archiving policy ensures published content remains accessible, readable, and citable despite technological changes, institutional transitions, or unforeseen events.
Multi-Layered Approach
We employ a variety of preservation approaches to ensure the digital scholarly record:
- Distributed preservation across multiple systems
- Geographically dispersed archival locations
- Format migration to prevent obsolescence
- Regular integrity verification checks
- Redundant backup systems
- International preservation partnerships
Global Preservation Network
Our multi-layered archiving ensures content is preserved across:
- Multiple continents and legal jurisdictions
- Diverse technical environments
- Various institutional partnerships
- Different preservation methodologies
- Backup systems with independent governance
- Redundant access pathways
2. Digital Preservation Systems and Partnerships
LOCKSS Preservation Network
IJOER participates in LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) providing distributed archiving:
- Distributed Archiving: Multiple geographically dispersed copies
- Integrity Checking: Regular content authenticity verification
- Auto Repair: Self-healing functionality for damaged content
- Format Migration: Ongoing updates to prevent obsolescence
- Disaster Recovery: Protection against catastrophic data loss
CLOCKSS Digital Archive
Participation in CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) provides dark preservation:
- Dark Archive: Secure, offline preservation with restricted access
- Trigger Events: Auto-release during predefined scenarios
- Global Mirroring: Multiple secure archival locations worldwide
- Academic Governance: Managed by leading academic libraries
- Post-Trigger Access: Permanent open access after trigger events
Portico Preservation Service
Portico offers comprehensive digital preservation services:
- Format Normalization: Conversion to preservation-friendly formats
- Metadata Preservation: Full metadata archiving and management
- Regular Audits: Independent verification of preservation integrity
- Trigger Access: Content available under specific conditions
- Standards Compliance: International preservation standards
Institutional Repository Partnerships
National Library Partnerships
- Deposit agreements with national libraries
- Legal deposit compliance where applicable
- National digital heritage preservation
- Cross-institutional backup systems
- Cultural heritage protection initiatives
Academic Repository Network
- Partnerships with university repositories
- Distributed preservation across institutions
- Regional preservation efforts
- Discipline-specific archive collaborations
- Open access repository integrations
3. Technical Preservation Standards
File Format Preservation
We preserve content in multiple formats to ensure long-term accessibility:
- PDF/A: ISO-standardized PDF for long-term preservation
- XML: Structured content with semantic markup
- JPEG2000: High-quality image preservation format
- TIFF: Lossless image archiving standard
- Plain Text: ASCII/UTF-8 for maximum compatibility
- HTML: Web-accessible structured content
Metadata Standards
Comprehensive metadata preservation using international standards:
- Dublin Core: Standard bibliographic metadata
- PREMIS: Preservation metadata standard
- METS: Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard
- JATS: Journal Article Tag Suite for scholarly content
- CrossRef DOI: Permanent identifier system
- ORCID: Persistent author identifiers
Digital Object Management
Comprehensive object management is integral to our digital preservation strategy:
- Fixity Checking: Periodic verification of content integrity through checksums
- Version Control: Preservation of all article versions and corrections
- Format Migration: Planned migration to new formats as technology evolves
- Bit-level Preservation: Bit-accurate digital preservation
- Authenticity Assurance: Cryptographic verification of content provenance
- Accessibility Maintenance: Ongoing compatibility with current technologies
4. Preservation Timeline and Content Scope
| Content Type | Preservation Level | Timeline | Access Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Articles | Full Preservation | Permanent | Immediate & Permanent Access |
| Review Articles | Full Preservation | Permanent | Immediate & Permanent Access |
| Case Studies | Full Preservation | Permanent | Immediate & Permanent Access |
| Editorial Materials | Full Preservation | Permanent | Immediate & Permanent Access |
| Supplementary Data | Enhanced Preservation | Permanent | Immediate & Permanent Access |
| Website Content | Selective Preservation | 10+ Years | Contextual Access Maintained |
5. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery Plan
- Geographically distributed backup systems
- Regular disaster recovery testing and drills
- Automated failover systems for continuous access
- Multiple internet connectivity options
- Emergency power supply systems
- Rapid restoration protocols for different scenarios
- Data recovery specialists on retainer
Business Continuity
- Succession planning for key personnel
- Documented operational procedures and manuals
- Multiple service provider options
- Financial sustainability planning
- Institutional support agreements
- Transition protocols for journal transfer
- Regular business continuity plan updates
6. Trigger Events and Content Release
Our archiving partners have predefined trigger events that activate content release protocols when specific conditions are met.
Primary Trigger Events
- Cessation by Publisher: Journal discontinuation or publisher closure
- Content Abandonment: Failure to provide access over extended periods
- Catastrophic Failure: Irrecoverable technical or natural disasters
- Legal Triggers: Court orders or legal requirements mandating access
- Backup Activation: Failure of primary systems necessitating archive access
- Publisher Non-Compliance: Failure to meet preservation commitments
Release Protocols
- Automatic activation upon trigger event detection
- Notification to stakeholders and user community
- Redirection of access points to preserved copies
- Verification of content integrity post-release
- Documentation of trigger event and response
- Post-release monitoring and support
- Long-term maintenance of released content
8. Preservation Monitoring and Auditing
Regular Audits
Quarterly integrity checks and annual comprehensive preservation audits ensure system reliability and content integrity.
Performance Metrics
Continuous monitoring of system performance, reliability metrics, and preservation effectiveness indicators.
System Updates
Regular technology updates, standards compliance checks, and preservation protocol enhancements.
Continuous Improvement
Our archiving policy is regularly reviewed and updated to:
- Incorporate emerging preservation technologies
- Address new digital preservation challenges
- Adhere to evolving international standards
- Implement best practices from the preservation community
- Enhance disaster recovery capabilities
- Improve access and usability features
- Expand preservation partnerships
- Strengthen monitoring and auditing processes
Archiving Support and Inquiries
For questions about our preservation systems, author self-archiving rights, or institutional repository partnerships:
Email: info.IJOER@gmail.com or info@globalacademician.com
Libraries and institutions interested in preservation partnerships or trigger event protocols may contact our digital preservation team for detailed technical information. Visit our Contact Us page for additional communication options.