Archiving Policy

  1. Purpose and Scope

The Archiving Policy of the Policy Research Journal aims to establish guidelines for the preservation and accessibility of published content. This policy outlines the procedures and standards for archiving and ensures the long-term availability of scholarly articles, research papers, and other content published in the journal.

  1. Archiving Responsibility

The Policy Research Journal is committed to preserving its content for future generations. The responsibility for archiving lies with the editorial team, who will work collaboratively with recognized archiving services, repositories, and libraries to ensure the widest possible dissemination and accessibility of the journal's content.

  1. Archiving Formats

The journal will utilize digital archiving methods to preserve content in a variety of formats, including but not limited to PDF, XML, and HTML. These formats will be chosen based on industry standards, ensuring compatibility with different archiving systems and platforms.

  1. Archiving Partnerships

The Policy Research Journal will establish partnerships with reputable archiving services and repositories that are committed to long-term preservation and open access principles. These partnerships may include collaborations with digital libraries, academic institutions, and other organizations dedicated to archiving scholarly content.

  1. Open Access Archiving

The Policy Research Journal supports open access archiving to maximize the dissemination of knowledge. The journal will deposit its content in open access repositories that adhere to recognized standards, making the research easily accessible to the global academic community and the general public.

  1. Version Control and Metadata

The editorial team will maintain version control for all archived content, ensuring that the latest versions are preserved and accessible. Additionally, comprehensive metadata will be provided to enhance the discoverability and citation of archived articles.

  1. Persistent Identifiers

The Policy Research Journal will assign persistent identifiers (such as Digital Object Identifiers - DOIs) to each published article. These identifiers will be included in the archiving process to ensure a stable and permanent link to the content, facilitating proper citation and referencing.

  1. Review and Updates

The Archiving Policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to align with evolving industry standards and best practices. Any updates will be communicated transparently to the authors, readers, and relevant stakeholders.