Archiving Policy

  1. Purpose:

The Archiving Policy of the Gomal Journal of Agriculture and Biology (GJAB) aims to ensure the preservation and accessibility of published scholarly works for the benefit of the scientific community and future generations.

  1. Archival Platforms:

GJAB employs multiple archival platforms to safeguard its published content. These platforms may include but are not limited to:

Institutional Repositories: GJAB collaborates with reputable institutional repositories to ensure the long-term preservation of published articles.

Digital Libraries: GJAB may partner with recognized digital libraries to extend the accessibility of its archived content.

Publishers’ Archives: In addition to institutional repositories, GJAB may utilize archives maintained by publishers or scholarly organizations to further secure its publications.

  1. Open Access Archiving:

GJAB advocates for open access archiving whenever possible. Open access repositories facilitate unrestricted access to scholarly content, promoting knowledge dissemination and collaboration within the academic community.

  1. Data Preservation:

In addition to article texts, GJAB is committed to preserving supplementary materials, datasets, and any other relevant data associated with published articles. Proper documentation and metadata are maintained to ensure the integrity and usability of archived data.

  1. Digital Preservation Standards:

GJAB adheres to established digital preservation standards to safeguard archived content against technological obsolescence and data degradation. Regular audits and updates are conducted to uphold the quality and accessibility of archived materials.

  1. Accessibility and Retrieval:

Archived content is made readily accessible to researchers, scholars, and the public through user-friendly interfaces and search functionalities. GJAB strives to facilitate easy retrieval of archived articles and associated data to support ongoing research endeavors.

  1. Persistent Identifiers:

To ensure the permanence and citability of archived content, GJAB assigns persistent identifiers (such as Digital Object Identifiers - DOIs) to all published articles. These identifiers provide a reliable means of referencing and linking to archived materials over time.

  1. Compliance with Archiving Policies:

GJAB complies with the archiving policies and guidelines set forth by relevant indexing services, publishers, and scholarly organizations. This commitment ensures the interoperability and interoperability of archived content across different platforms and repositories.

  1. Periodic Review and Update:

The Archiving Policy of GJAB undergoes periodic review and update to adapt to evolving technological advancements, archival best practices, and scholarly publishing standards. Feedback from stakeholders and the scholarly community is solicited to inform revisions to the policy as needed.

  1. Disaster Recovery Plan:

 GJAB maintains a robust disaster recovery plan to mitigate the risk of data loss or corruption due to unforeseen events. Regular backups and contingency measures are in place to safeguard archived content against natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other potential threats.

  1. Policy Dissemination:

 GJAB ensures the dissemination of its Archiving Policy to all stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. The policy is prominently displayed on the journal's website and communicated during the submission and publication process.

  1. Compliance Monitoring:

 GJAB monitors compliance with its Archiving Policy through regular audits and evaluations. Authors, reviewers, and editors are reminded of their responsibilities regarding data preservation and archiving to uphold the integrity and accessibility of published scholarly works.