Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy

At Science Media Research Group, we recognize the enduring value of scholarly knowledge and are committed to safeguarding published content for future generations. Our Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy ensures that all published materials remain permanently accessible, discoverable, and secure, regardless of technological changes or unforeseen circumstances.

Commitment to Long-Term Accessibility

We ensure that all journals, articles, and supplementary materials are preserved in a manner that guarantees their availability over time. Once published, content is never removed and remains a part of the permanent scholarly record.

Archiving Mechanisms

To achieve robust preservation, our publications are archived through multiple strategies:

• Digital Repository Systems – All published content is stored in trusted digital repositories that adhere to international preservation standards.
• LOCKSS & CLOCKSS Participation – Our journals integrate with initiatives such as LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS, enabling distributed archiving across multiple libraries worldwide.
• Institutional Archiving – Partner institutions, universities, and libraries are encouraged to maintain copies of our content within their institutional repositories.
• Automated Backups – All data is securely backed up on multiple servers to prevent data loss due to system failures or cyber threats.

Digital Preservation Standards

• Use of permanent identifiers (DOI) for citation and linking.
• Regular file format migration to prevent obsolescence.
• Metadata enrichment for easy retrieval and indexing in global databases.
• Open Access licensing to facilitate broad and unrestricted distribution.

Preservation of the Scholarly Record

Once an article is published, it becomes a permanent part of the academic record. Any corrections, retractions, or updates are clearly documented without compromising the original version. This ensures both integrity and transparency in the scholarly communication process.

Future-Proofing Knowledge

Science Media Research Group views archiving as a responsibility toward the global research community. By combining advanced digital technologies with library-based archiving networks, we guarantee that today’s scientific knowledge will remain accessible to tomorrow’s researchers, educators, and innovators.