Archiving Policy

The Social and Management Sciences Research Journal (SMSRJ) is committed to preserving the long-term accessibility of its content. Our archiving policy aims to ensure that all published research articles are preserved and made available for future generations.

1. Digital Preservation:
The journal ensures the digital preservation of all its content by archiving the articles on reliable, secure platforms. The articles are stored in a reputable institutional repository, and we also collaborate with third-party digital archiving services to guarantee long-term accessibility.

2. Open Access and Online Availability:
All articles published in SMSRJ are made freely available to readers under an Open Access model. The journal ensures that all research is publicly accessible online, with no subscription fees, and can be freely downloaded by users.

3. Backups and Redundancy:
We employ a backup system to ensure the integrity of the journal's content. Copies of articles are securely stored in multiple data centers to prevent any data loss in the event of technical failures.

4. Long-Term Accessibility:
We work with platforms like LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) to ensure our articles remain available indefinitely. This service allows libraries and archives to store content safely for future reference, preserving the articles even in case of server failures or other issues.

5. Preservation of Metadata:
All metadata related to the published articles, including abstracts, keywords, author names, citations, and other publication details, are stored and preserved alongside the full-text articles. This ensures that the content remains discoverable and indexed by academic databases.

6. Indexing and Availability in Databases:
The journal's content is indexed and available in major academic databases and repositories like Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and others. The indexing ensures the visibility of research to a broader academic audience and enhances its preservation.

7. Content Retrieval:
If an article or issue is removed or becomes inaccessible due to any technical or legal reasons, the journal ensures that the original content is still retrievable and accessible in alternative repositories or archives.

8. Regular Updates and Revisions:
We perform periodic checks and updates to our archiving systems to accommodate new technologies and standards. This includes revising our archiving methods, exploring new partnerships for enhanced preservation, and maintaining compliance with best practices in digital archiving.

9. Legal Considerations:
In line with international archiving and copyright laws, SMSRJ will comply with all relevant legal frameworks regarding digital archiving and content preservation, including ensuring the proper handling of copyright and licensing requirements.