Policy on Archiving and Long-Term Open Access Preservation

The journal adheres to open access principles and ensures long-term preservation of scientific publications, guaranteeing their availability for the research community.

 

  1. General Provisions

All articles published in the journal are freely accessible and preserved for long-term use.

The journal ensures archiving in reliable and internationally recognized repositories that support long-term digital object preservation.

This policy covers both the primary electronic archive of the journal and external repositories.

  1. Repositories and Storage

Articles are archived in the following types of repositories:

  • journal’s electronic archive, accessible on the official website;
  • national and international scientific repositories (e.g., Zenodo, PubMed Central, OpenAIRE) to provide additional preservation and visibility;
  • university and institutional repositories that support long-term digital preservation.
  1. Technical Measures for Preservation

To ensure accessibility and long-term preservation, the journal employs:

  • file formats with long-term support (PDF/A, XML, HTML);
  • persistent identifiers (DOI) for each publication;
  • regular data backup and recovery procedures;
  • reliable server systems and cloud storage with high data protection standards.
  1. Guarantees of Accessibility

The journal guarantees permanent open access to all publications.

In case of technical failures or platform changes, articles are preserved in backup repositories and remain accessible to users.

Compliance with international digital archiving standards ensures the durability and reproducibility of the journal’s content over time.

  1. Accessibility for the Research Community

All users have the right to freely download and use articles according to the applicable open access license (Creative Commons or equivalent).

The journal ensures data compatibility with search engines and scientific databases to maximize visibility and citation potential.

  1. Conclusion

This policy guarantees long-term preservation and open access to scientific publications, promotes transparency, supports the global research community, and ensures the reliable safeguarding of academic content in a digital environment.