Archiving Policy

The Journal of Humanity & Social Justice is committed to preserving the scholarly articles it publishes to ensure their long-term availability and accessibility. To achieve this, The Journal of Humanity & Social Justice employs multiple archiving services, including the PKP Preservation Network and Portico, while also adhering to the principles of the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) initiative under official agreements and the use of free plugins.

 

PKP PN Archiving Service

The Journal of Humanity & Social Justice participates in the PKP Preservation Network to ensure the preservation of its published articles. This archiving service allows the journal to safely store and maintain digital copies of its articles in a secure and decentralized network, ensuring their availability for future generations of readers and researchers.

 

LOCKSS Concept

The Journal of Humanity & Social Justice adopts the principles of LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe), which is based on the concept of preserving content through distributed archiving. By maintaining multiple copies of its articles across different locations, the journal ensures the redundancy and resilience of its archival system, minimizing the risk of content loss and guaranteeing continued access to its publications.

 

PKP PN Archiving Plugin

The Journal of Humanity & Social Justice utilizes the PKP PN Archiving Plugin, a free and efficient tool provided by the Public Knowledge Project. This plugin facilitates the archiving process by automatically depositing articles into the PKP Preservation Network, contributing to the widespread dissemination and preservation of the journal’s scholarly content.

 

Compliance and Review

The Journal of Humanity & Social Justice regularly reviews and monitors its archiving policies and practices to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with evolving standards of digital preservation. The journal remains committed to providing enduring access to its publications and will continue to explore new archiving solutions to enhance its preservation efforts.

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