Archiving Policy

The International Journal of Forensic Expert Alliance (IJFEA) is dedicated to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of all published content. Recognizing the importance of maintaining a permanent scholarly record, IJFEA has adopted a robust, multi-layered archiving policy to safeguard published research for future generations.

 

  1. Digital Archiving
  • Institutional Repositories: IJFEA encourages authors to self-archive their accepted manuscripts or final published versions in institutional repositories or personal websites, with proper citation and a link to the official publication on the IJFEA website.
  • Third-Party Repositories: To strengthen preservation, IJFEA collaborates with trusted archiving services such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, as well as recognized public repositories, ensuring decentralized and resilient content preservation.

 

  1. Long-Term Digital Preservation
  • Secure Archival Systems: All articles are stored in secure digital archives with multiple redundant backups across geographically diverse locations.
  • Format Sustainability: IJFEA utilizes sustainable formats such as PDF/A for long-term accessibility and proactively migrates content to updated formats to prevent technological obsolescence.

 

  1. Print Archiving
  • Print-on-Demand: Institutions and individuals may request print copies of journal issues, adding a physical layer of archival security.
  • Library Deposits: Copies are deposited in national and international libraries renowned for archival excellence, ensuring access for traditional users.

 

  1. Compliance with Standards
  • IJFEA adheres to internationally recognized standards (ISO, OAI) for digital preservation and conducts regular audits to ensure archival integrity and alignment with best practices.

 

  1. Access and Retrieval
  • All archived content remains freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) License. Enhanced indexing and metadata ensure global discoverability of published works.

 

  1. Contingency Planning
  • Comprehensive disaster recovery systems and continuous monitoring safeguard against cyber threats, technical failures, and natural disasters, ensuring uninterrupted access.

 

  1. Withdrawal and Retraction Policy
  • Withdrawn or retracted articles are clearly marked with explanations in the archive, maintaining transparency and protecting the scholarly record. Updates and corrections are promptly reflected in archived versions.

Through these measures, IJFEA ensures that all published content remains permanently available, globally accessible, and securely preserved, strengthening its commitment to scholarly integrity and knowledge dissemination.