Archiving Policy

Archiving Policy for Journal of al-anfal

1. Introduction

The Journal of al-anfal recognizes the importance of long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content. This archiving policy outlines the procedures for the secure and reliable archiving of the journal's articles, ensuring their availability for future generations of researchers and readers.

2. Archiving Responsibilities

The editorial team of the Journal of al-anfal is responsible for implementing and maintaining this archiving policy. The team will work in collaboration with a designated archiving partner to ensure the proper execution of the following procedures:

3. Archiving Formats

  • Primary Archive: All published articles will be preserved in their final published format (PDF) with accompanying metadata (article title, authors, affiliations, keywords, abstract, etc.).
  • Secondary Archive: In addition to the PDF format, articles will be archived in a non-proprietary, machine-readable format such as XML or HTML to facilitate future indexing and discovery.
  • Metadata Standard: A consistent metadata standard, such as Dublin Core, will be applied to all archived articles to ensure searchability and interoperability.

4. Archiving Frequency

Articles will be archived immediately upon publication. Additionally, a full backup of the journal's website and content will be performed regularly (recommended quarterly or annually) to safeguard against potential data loss.

5. Access and Availability

  • Open Access: The Journal of al-anfal strives to make its content openly accessible to the global academic community. Articles will be made available online through the journal's website and deposited in open access repositories such as DOAJ, JSTOR, and others.
  • Long-Term Access Guarantee: The journal and its archiving partner will ensure the long-term accessibility of archived articles even in the event of platform changes or technological obsolescence. This may involve migrating and reformatting content as needed to maintain compatibility with future technologies.

6. Preservation Measures

  • Disaster Recovery Plan: A disaster recovery plan will be implemented to ensure the protection of archived content in case of natural disasters or cyberattacks. The plan will outline procedures for backing up data, restoring systems, and resuming operations.
  • Periodic Audits: Regular audits will be conducted to assess the integrity and availability of archived content. This will help identify and address any potential issues before they become critical.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Authors retain copyright of their published articles. However, they grant the Journal of al-anfal a non-exclusive license to publish and archive their work. This allows the journal to fulfill its mission of disseminating research and ensuring long-term access.

8. Policy Review and Updates

This archiving policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, best practices, and open access standards. Updates will be notified to authors and readers through the journal's website and publications.