Archive Policy

1. Purpose
Accounting and Auditing Azzukhruf Journal is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. This archive policy outlines the strategies and systems in place to safeguard the integrity and availability of our scholarly publications.

2. Archiving Methods
To guarantee the preservation of published articles, the journal employs the following archiving methods:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): The journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create distributed archiving among participating libraries, ensuring that published content remains accessible even in cases of catastrophic failure.
  • CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS): Content is archived through CLOCKSS, providing a secure and permanent repository for long-term preservation.
  • Institutional Repositories: Articles are also stored in institutional repositories and databases, ensuring additional layers of security and accessibility.
  • PKP Preservation Network (PN): The journal partners with PKP PN, specifically designed for Open Journal Systems (OJS), to preserve all published content automatically.

3. Data Format and Storage
All content is stored in widely recognized formats, such as PDF and XML, ensuring compatibility with future technologies and platforms.

4. Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Each published article is assigned a DOI, guaranteeing a permanent link and easy retrieval of content.

5. Access and Retrieval
Archived materials can be accessed through the journal's official website and third-party repositories. Readers may retrieve articles at any time without restrictions, ensuring open access to scholarly work.

6. Backup and Recovery
Regular backups of all data are performed to prevent data loss. These backups are stored securely in multiple locations to provide redundancy and recovery options in case of technical failures.

7. Policy Review
This archive policy is subject to periodic review to align with technological advancements and best practices in digital preservation.

For any questions regarding this archive policy, please contact the editorial office at [insert contact email or phone number].