Digital Preservation Policy

Digital preservation encompasses the processes and activities that ensure information in digital formats is securely backed up and distributed to guarantee long-term access. The digital content of the Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy (JPHP) is highly valuable, and appropriate measures are implemented to ensure both current accessibility and long-term preservation.

The journal’s digital preservation policy includes the following strategies:

Website Archiving

All electronic content, including the journal website and published manuscripts, is stored on three separate servers. The primary server hosts the online content accessible to readers, while two backup servers maintain duplicate copies. In the event of server failure, one of the backup servers can be activated, ensuring that the website remains accessible within 24–36 hours.

Abstracting and Indexing Services

JPHP is indexed by services that store essential information about the published articles. Some of these indexing services archive not only metadata but also the full electronic versions of the articles. These services provide an additional access point for readers and the scientific community.

Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to archive the final published version of their articles in personal, institutional, or other repositories immediately after publication. This policy ensures that authors retain long-term access and control over their scholarly work.

If the Journal Ceases Publication

The Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy is committed to maintaining its publication for the foreseeable future. However, in the unlikely event that the journal is discontinued, all published manuscripts will remain accessible to readers for a minimum period of 10 years. In cases of discontinuation or catastrophic website failure, content will remain available through the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archiving systems, which ensure secure, distributed, and permanent preservation of digital content.