Digital Archiving and Preservation Policies
In an era of digital scholarship, the National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) recognizes the critical importance of robust digital archiving and preservation practices. These policies ensure the longevity, accessibility, and integrity of all published content, safeguarding scientific knowledge for current and future generations.
1. Digital Archiving Infrastructure
1.1. Server Redundancy
NJPPP employs a server redundancy system to minimize the risk of data loss due to hardware failure or unforeseen events. All content is hosted on secure servers with redundant storage solutions to ensure continuous availability and data integrity.
1.2. Data Backups
Automated regular backups of all published content are maintained and stored in geographically diverse locations. This redundancy ensures that the entire repository can be fully restored in the event of catastrophic data loss.
2. Open Access and Accessibility
2.1. Open Access Philosophy
In alignment with its open-access mission, NJPPP ensures that all published research is freely and permanently available online, facilitating global dissemination and equitable access to scientific knowledge.
2.2. Accessibility Standards
NJPPP adheres to international digital accessibility standards, ensuring that all users—including those with disabilities—can access and engage with the journal’s content effectively.
3. Metadata and Interoperability
3.1. Metadata Standards
To enhance discoverability and interoperability, NJPPP follows established metadata frameworks such as Dublin Core. This ensures that all content is easily indexed by search engines, repositories, and academic databases.
3.2. Crossref DOI Assignment
Each published article receives a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via Crossref, providing a persistent, unique identifier to facilitate reliable citation, linking, and retrieval.
4. Licensing and Copyright
4.1. Creative Commons Licensing
All NJPPP articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This allows users to share, adapt, and reuse content freely, provided appropriate credit is given to the authors and the journal.
4.2. Author Rights
Authors retain full copyright ownership of their work. Licensing agreements are designed to balance open dissemination with the protection of authors’ intellectual property.
5. Collaboration with Archiving Services
5.1. Portico
NJPPP collaborates with Portico, a community-supported digital preservation archive, to ensure long-term accessibility of published articles. All available issues of the journal are preserved within the Portico archive.
5.2. SHERPA/RoMEO
The journal is actively pursuing inclusion in SHERPA/RoMEO, which provides transparency regarding copyright and self-archiving policies, supporting author awareness and open access compliance.
5.3. LOCKSS and CLOCKSS
NJPPP is exploring partnerships with LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) to further guarantee perpetual preservation, even in the event of system or publisher disruption.
6. Persistent Identifiers and Linking
6.1. Cross-Linking
NJPPP participates in cross-linking initiatives with scholarly databases and repositories to enhance the visibility and connectivity of its published research.
6.2. ORCID Integration
Authors are encouraged to register for and use their Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) to ensure accurate attribution, improve interoperability, and strengthen integration with institutional and global repositories.
7. Periodic Audits and Continuous Improvement
7.1. Digital Preservation Audits
NJPPP conducts regular audits of its archiving systems to verify data integrity, review file formats, and assess compliance with evolving preservation standards.
7.2. Continuous Improvement
The journal is committed to ongoing enhancement of its preservation policies through feedback, technological innovation, and alignment with international best practices in digital preservation.
The digital archiving and preservation policies of NJPPP reflect the journal’s enduring commitment to ensuring the permanence, accessibility, and reliability of its scholarly content. By integrating open access principles, adopting metadata standards, and partnering with recognized archiving services, NJPPP contributes to the long-term preservation of global scientific knowledge in physiology, pharmacy, and pharmacology.
