Digital preservation policy
The Seedbed Research Journal is committed to ensuring the digital preservation of its content. Below are the main measures adopted:
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Use of Open Journal System (OJS): The Seedbed Research Journal employs OJS to efficiently manage its publications and ensure the digital preservation of its content.
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Assignment of Digital Object Identifier (DOI): Each article published in the journal receives a DOI, providing a persistent identifier that facilitates the unique identification and citation of articles within the academic community.
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PKP Preservation Network: The journal benefits from the free digital preservation services offered by the PKP Preservation Network. The journal's files are stored in LOCKSS, a system developed by Stanford University Library, ensuring permanent and secure archiving.
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Open Access Policy: The journal follows an open access policy, meaning its content is freely available to all users without charges for access or downloads. This policy promotes knowledge sharing and the dissemination of the journal's content.
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The Seedbed Research Journal ensures the preservation of its digital content using LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe), a system that distributes multiple copies of the material across different locations, guaranteeing its availability and protection against failures or data loss. |
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In addition to LOCKSS, the Seedbed Research Journal participates in the CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) network, a global dark archive that provides robust and secure backup, ensuring that the journal's content remains accessible even in the event of irreversible loss of original access. |
Authors are free to self-archive their articles on various platforms according to their preferences, such as their personal website, institutional repository, thematic repository, or other appropriate means.
