Digital Archiving Policy

Goal and Scope

The IES International Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Research (IESIJMER) is committed to preserving its academic content to ensure long-term usability and accessibility. This digital archiving policy outlines the methods and strategies IESIJMER employs to maintain the security, integrity, and availability of its digital assets.

Archiving Goals

  • Knowledge Preservation: Ensure the scholarly works published in IESIJMER are preserved for future generations of scholars, practitioners, and decision-makers.
  • Usability and Accessibility: Provide seamless access to archived material across diverse platforms and devices, facilitating academic progress and knowledge sharing.
  • Adaptability: Continuously improve archiving practices to align with evolving digital preservation standards and technological advancements.

Archiving Techniques

IESIJMER employs a comprehensive and innovative approach to digital archiving, leveraging the following technologies and best practices:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe):
    • Participation in the LOCKSS program to enable libraries to collect, store, and preserve IESIJMER content in a distributed network, ensuring redundancy and resistance to data loss.
  • CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe):
    • Membership in the CLOCKSS archive, a community-driven dark archive capable of restoring access to journal content in case of unforeseen shutdowns.
  • Portico:
    • Collaboration with Portico, a leading digital preservation service, to ensure reliable long-term access and preservation of IESIJMER publications.
  • Cloud Storage Solutions:
    • Use of secure cloud storage platforms to create redundant backups, ensuring scalability and rapid recovery in the event of technical failures.

Content and Formats

IESIJMER ensures the preservation of diverse digital content types, including:

  • Research Papers:
    • Full-text papers in PDF and XML formats designed to remain compatible with current and future digital platforms.
  • Supplementary Materials:
    • Related datasets, multimedia files, and other resources linked to published research.
  • Metadata:
    • Comprehensive metadata for all publications to enhance discoverability and interoperability with other digital systems.

Access and Usage Rights

  • Open Access:
    • Content is made freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, promoting unrestricted academic use.
  • Usage Metrics:
    • Advanced analytics tools are employed to monitor and report the impact and usage of archived content, supporting data-driven improvements.

Policy Evaluation and Updates

  • Periodic Review:
    • The archiving policy is regularly evaluated and updated to meet changing legal, technological, and community standards.
  • Stakeholder Feedback:
    • Input from stakeholders is actively sought to ensure the robustness and relevance of archiving practices.

By implementing this comprehensive digital archiving policy, IESIJMER demonstrates its commitment to the long-term preservation and accessibility of academic knowledge.