Digital Archiving and Preservation Policies

Digital Archiving and Preservation Policy

In an era marked by the digitization of scholarly communication, the Journal of Economics and Political Science recognizes the critical importance of robust digital archiving and preservation policies. These policies aim to ensure long-term access, integrity, and security of scholarly content, supporting the preservation of academic knowledge for current and future generations.

1. Digital Archiving Infrastructure

1.1. Server Redundancy
The journal employs a server redundancy system to reduce the risk of data loss caused by hardware failures or unforeseen events. Content is hosted on secure and reliable servers with redundant storage solutions, minimizing service interruptions.

1.2. Data Backups
Regular automated backups are conducted for all published content to protect against data loss. Backups are stored in geographically diverse locations to ensure resilience and allow full restoration in the event of a catastrophic failure.

2. Open Access and Accessibility

2.1. Open Access Philosophy
The journal is committed to providing free access to academic research for readers worldwide. This open access model facilitates knowledge dissemination and broader availability of scholarly content.

2.2. Accessibility Standards
The journal adheres to international accessibility standards, ensuring digital content is accessible to individuals with disabilities and providing a user-friendly experience for all readers.

3. Metadata and Interoperability

3.1. Metadata Standards
To enhance discoverability and interoperability, the journal follows recognized metadata standards such as Dublin Core. This ensures content is easily indexed by search engines, repositories, and academic databases.

3.2. DOI Assignment
Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are assigned to each published article via zenodo, providing a persistent and unique identifier that facilitates accurate citation, linking, and long-term retrieval.

4. Licensing and Copyright Policies

4.1. Creative Commons Licensing
The journal uses Creative Commons licensing to promote open dissemination of knowledge. Authors retain copyright while granting users rights to share, adapt, and build upon the work with proper attribution.

4.2. Author Rights
Authors retain intellectual property rights. Licensing agreements balance the need for wide dissemination with protection of author rights, fostering a collaborative and author-friendly publishing environment.

5. Collaboration with Archiving Services

5.1. Portico
All journal issues are archived in Portico, ensuring continuous access to digital content.

5.2. SHERPA/RoMEO
The journal seeks inclusion in SHERPA/RoMEO, which provides information on copyright and self-archiving policies of academic journals.

5.3. LOCKSS and CLOCKSS
The journal is exploring collaboration with LOCKSS and CLOCKSS to guarantee perpetual access and preservation of scholarly content.

6. Persistent Identifiers and Linking

6.1. Cross-Linking
The journal participates in cross-linking initiatives with reputable databases, repositories, and indexing services to enhance discoverability and accessibility.

6.2. ORCID Integration
Authors are encouraged to use ORCID identifiers to ensure accurate attribution of contributions and integration with institutional repositories.

7. Periodic Audits and Assessment

7.1. Digital Preservation Audits
The journal conducts regular audits of its digital preservation practices, including data integrity, file formats, and adherence to best practices.

7.2. Continuous Improvement
The journal is committed to continuous improvement of digital archiving policies, informed by community feedback, technological advances, and emerging best practices.

8. Directory of Open Access Libyan Journals (DOLJ)
The journal is listed in the Directory of Open Access Libyan Journals (DOLJ), supporting global visibility and access to its academic content.

9. Libyan national library
The journal is listed in the Libyan national library under 2025/310 each issue is preserved there.