Archiving Policy

Medical and Health Journey Journal

Policy Statement

Medical and Health Journey Journal is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and usability of all published content. The journal adopts recognized digital archiving standards to safeguard scholarly records against data loss and technological obsolescence.


Digital Preservation Strategy

To guarantee permanent access to its content, the journal implements multiple archiving and preservation mechanisms, including:

  • Institutional repository systems
  • Open-access journal platforms
  • Secure cloud-based storage and backup systems

These strategies ensure redundancy and continuous availability of all published materials.


Archiving Systems

The journal supports participation in internationally recognized archiving systems, including:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
  • CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS)

These systems provide decentralized and distributed preservation to ensure long-term digital access, even in the event of journal discontinuation.


Institutional Repository and Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted and encouraged to deposit their work in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Subject-specific repositories
  • Personal or academic websites

The following versions may be archived:

  • Preprint (submitted version)
  • Accepted manuscript (post-peer review)
  • Published version (Version of Record)

Proper citation to the original publication must always be included.


Metadata Preservation

All published articles are accompanied by standardized metadata, including:

  • Author names and affiliations
  • Abstract and keywords
  • DOI (Digital Object Identifier), if available
  • Publication details

Metadata is preserved and indexed to ensure discoverability and interoperability across databases.


Access Guarantee

The journal ensures that all archived content remains:

  • Freely accessible under the Open Access policy
  • Available without embargo
  • Retrievable through journal platforms and indexing services

Backup and Security Measures

The journal maintains regular backups of all content to prevent data loss. Security protocols are implemented to protect against:

  • Data corruption
  • Unauthorized access
  • System failures

Preservation in Case of Journal Closure

In the event that the journal ceases publication, all archived content will remain accessible through:

  • External archiving systems (e.g., LOCKSS/CLOCKSS)
  • Institutional repositories

This ensures the continued availability of the scholarly record.


Compliance with International Standards

This archiving policy aligns with best practices required by:

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • Scopus indexing standards
  • International digital preservation frameworks

Continuous Improvement

The journal regularly reviews and updates its archiving strategies to adapt to technological advancements and evolving standards in digital preservation.