Archiving Policy
Archiving Policy – JournalStack
Ensuring long-term preservation and permanent availability of scholarly content
Introduction
JournalStack is committed to the long-term preservation of all published research content. This Archiving Policy outlines the systems and protocols used to ensure that all articles remain permanently accessible.
Digital Preservation Systems Used
- PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)
- LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
- CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS)
- Internet Archive (when applicable)
- Institutional & subject repositories
PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)
- Provides free automated preservation for journals using OJS
- JournalStack integrates with PKP PN for secure distributed archiving
- Content is continually checked for integrity and retrievability
LOCKSS Program
- Ensures decentralized preservation via library-run storage nodes
- Allows libraries to maintain local copies for redundancy
- Content remains available even if the primary hosting becomes unavailable
CLOCKSS Program
- Secure “dark archive” for permanent preservation
- Content is released only if the journal is unavailable
- Ensures preservation through a community-governed network
Self-Archiving Policy (Green OA)
JournalStack supports author self-archiving of all article versions:
- Preprint (submitted manuscript)
- Postprint (peer-reviewed accepted version)
- Final published Version of Record (VoR)
Authors may deposit articles in institutional repositories, subject repositories, or personal websites without embargo.
Indexing & Redundancy
- All articles include metadata for OAI-PMH harvesting
- Content may also be archived by Google Scholar, BASE, CORE & institutional databases
- Ensures redundancy and reliability across global indexing systems
Permanent URL Policy
- Every article receives a permanent DOI identifier
- DOIs ensure stable access even if URLs change
- Metadata is registered with Crossref for global scholarly discovery
Data Integrity & Backups
- Regular backups of manuscripts, PDF layouts, metadata & files
- Backups stored in multiple secure locations
- Ensures resilience against data loss
Contact Information
For archiving or digital preservation inquiries:
Email: archive@journalstack.com
Website: www.journalstack.com
Ensuring Research Permanence
JournalStack guarantees long-term accessibility and preservation of all published scholarly work.