Archiving Digital
ARCHIVING & DIGITAL PRESERVATION POLICY
MALEO Law Journal (MLJ) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of all published scholarly content. The journal implements digital archiving and preservation strategies to guarantee that published articles remain permanently available to researchers, institutions, and the public, even in the event of technical failures or changes to the publishing platform.
The journal recognizes that long-term digital preservation is an essential component of scholarly communication. Therefore, all published articles are assigned persistent identifiers and are preserved through reliable digital archiving systems to ensure continuous accessibility and citation.
Digital Preservation Strategy
| Preservation Method | Description |
|---|---|
| DOI Registration | Every published article receives a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure persistent identification and reliable citation. |
| PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) | The journal supports preservation through the PKP Preservation Network, ensuring long-term accessibility of published content. |
| LOCKSS/CLOCKSS | Where available, distributed preservation systems such as LOCKSS or CLOCKSS may be used to safeguard published articles against data loss. |
| Institutional Repository | Published articles may also be preserved within the institutional repository of Muhammadiyah University of Palu. |
| Indexing Services | Metadata are distributed through indexing databases to improve discoverability and long-term accessibility. |
Preservation Principles
- Ensure permanent online access to published scholarly articles.
- Maintain the authenticity, integrity, and reliability of digital publications.
- Protect published content from accidental loss, corruption, or unauthorized modification.
- Provide persistent identification through DOI registration.
- Support interoperability with international indexing and repository systems.
- Promote sustainable digital preservation following international publishing standards.
Journal Commitment
MALEO Law Journal is committed to preserving the scholarly record for future generations by implementing reliable digital preservation policies and internationally recognized archiving practices. Through sustainable preservation strategies, the journal ensures that all published articles remain permanently accessible, discoverable, and citable, thereby supporting the continuous dissemination of legal knowledge worldwide.
