Archiving Policy
Policy Statement
The International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR) is committed to the long-term preservation and perpetual accessibility of its published content. We recognize that digital scholarship must remain available for future generations of researchers, and we have implemented multiple redundant archiving strategies to fulfill this commitment.
Digital Preservation Partners
IJOEAR participates in multiple digital preservation initiatives to ensure the longevity and accessibility of all published articles:
CLOCKSS Archive
IJOEAR is archived in the CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) system, a distributed archive that preserves scholarly content across multiple geographic locations. If the journal ever ceases publication, CLOCKSS will make the archived content freely available to all.
Active MemberLOCKSS Initiative
IJOEAR participates in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) initiative, enabling participating libraries to maintain their own copies of journal content. This decentralized approach ensures content survival even if the publisher's servers become unavailable.
Active ParticipantCrossref Member: IJOEAR is a registered member of Crossref (DOI Prefix: 10.25125/agriculture-journal). All articles receive permanent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), ensuring persistent linking and discoverability regardless of URL changes.
CLOCKSS Archive
The CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) archive provides a geographically distributed preservation network for scholarly content.
Geographic Distribution
Content preserved across 12+ international library nodes
Trigger Event Protection
Content becomes openly accessible if journal ceases publication
Version of Record
Preserves the final published version of each article
| Archive Feature | IJOEAR Implementation |
|---|---|
| Content Submission Frequency | Quarterly batch submission to CLOCKSS |
| Preservation Format | PDF and full-text HTML with metadata |
| Trigger Conditions | Journal cessation, catastrophic publisher failure, or prolonged inaccessibility |
| Access After Trigger | Freely available via CLOCKSS open access portal |
LOCKSS Initiative
The LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) initiative enables participating libraries to create and maintain local copies of journal content.
How LOCKSS Works for IJOEAR
- Permission to Archive: IJOEAR grants participating libraries explicit permission to archive content locally.
- Automated Crawling: Library servers automatically crawl IJOEAR to collect and preserve content.
- Continuous Validation: Preserved copies are continuously validated against the publisher's version.
- Audit Capability: Libraries can audit preserved content for integrity and completeness.
Benefits to Researchers: Even if IJOEAR's primary website becomes temporarily or permanently unavailable, content remains accessible through participating LOCKSS library networks.
Over 200 libraries worldwide participate in LOCKSS preservation of IJOEAR content.
All issues from Volume 1 (2015) to present are preserved in LOCKSS.
Perpetual Access Guarantee
IJOEAR provides a perpetual access guarantee for all published content through multiple mechanisms:
| Access Mechanism | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Website | All articles freely accessible on ijoear.com | Active (current) |
| CLOCKSS Archive | Distributed dark archive with trigger access | Upon trigger event |
| LOCKSS Network | Library-maintained copies | Via participating libraries |
| Crossref DOI | Persistent linking to publisher or archive | Always available |
| Institutional Repositories | Author self-archiving copies | Via author submissions |
| Internet Archive | Regular crawling and preservation | Active |
Publisher Commitment
AD Publications (publisher of IJOEAR) commits to maintaining the journal's digital archive indefinitely. In the unlikely event that the publisher can no longer maintain the journal, the CLOCKSS and LOCKSS networks will ensure continued access to all published content without charge to readers.
Self-Archiving & Repository Policy
IJOEAR supports green open access by allowing authors to deposit their published articles in institutional and subject repositories.
Institutional Repositories
Authors may deposit the published version (Version of Record) in their institutional repository immediately upon publication.
PermittedSubject Repositories
Authors may deposit the published version in subject-specific repositories (e.g., AgEcon, ResearchGate, Academia.edu).
Permitted| Archiving Option | Version Allowed | Embargo Period |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Repository | Version of Record (Published PDF) | None (immediate) |
| Subject Repository | Version of Record (Published PDF) | None (immediate) |
| Personal Website | Version of Record (Published PDF) | None (immediate) |
| Preprint Server (e.g., arXiv) | Preprint (submitted version) | Before submission |
| Postprint Server | Accepted author manuscript | Upon publication |
Self-Archiving Requirements
- Include full citation and DOI link to the published article on IJOEAR website.
- Include the statement: "This is the Version of Record published in IJOEAR [insert DOI link]."
- Do not modify the published PDF or remove any copyright notices.
- Commercial use of deposited content requires separate permission from the publisher.
Backup & Redundancy Procedures
IJOEAR maintains robust technical infrastructure to ensure continuous access to content:
Redundant Servers
Primary and secondary servers in geographically distinct data centers
Daily Backups
Automated daily backups with 30-day retention
Offsite Storage
Encrypted backups stored in secure offsite facility
IJOEAR maintains a documented disaster recovery plan with a recovery time objective (RTO) of 48 hours and recovery point objective (RPO) of 24 hours.
Have Questions About Archiving?
For inquiries regarding digital preservation, repository deposits, or access to archived content, please contact us.
+91-7665235235
Please include "Archiving Query" in your email subject line for faster response.