Archiving Policy

Archiving Policy for the Research Journal of Human and Social Aspects (RJHSA)

1. Introduction

The Research Journal of Human and Social Aspects (RJHSA) is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of published research. This archiving policy outlines the strategies employed by RJHSA to ensure the continued availability of scholarly content for researchers, educators, and the general public.

2. Archiving Format

RJHSA publishes articles in a fully electronic format. All published articles are deposited in a Portable Document Format (PDF) with embedded fonts and searchable text. This format ensures long-term readability and accessibility across different platforms and operating systems.

3. Archiving Repositories

RJHSA deposits its published content in multiple trusted digital repositories. These repositories include:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keeps Stuff Safe): A distributed peer-to-peer archiving system that ensures redundancy and protects against data loss.
  • CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS): A geographically distributed archiving network that provides long-term preservation with strong governance and oversight.
  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals): A community-curated online directory that increases discoverability and accessibility of open access journals.

In addition to these repositories, RJHSA may explore depositing content in other relevant disciplinary or regional archives in the future.

4. Archiving Timeline

All published articles are deposited in the designated repositories immediately upon publication. This ensures that the latest research findings are readily available to the scholarly community.

5. Author Self-Archiving

RJHSA encourages authors to deposit their published articles in their institutional repositories or on their personal websites. Self-archiving can further increase the discoverability and impact of research, but authors should ensure compliance with the journal's copyright policy.

6. Long-Term Archiving Strategy

RJHSA recognizes the importance of ongoing technological advancements and will actively monitor and adapt its archiving strategy as necessary. The journal will explore new technologies and partnerships to ensure the continued accessibility and preservation of its content over time.

7. Access

RJHSA is committed to providing open access to published research. All articles are published under a Creative Commons license that allows for free access, reuse, and distribution with proper attribution. This open access policy fosters global dissemination of research and promotes knowledge exchange within the human and social sciences community.

8. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding the archiving policy of RJHSA, please contact the journal editor at [editor@rjhsa.com].