Long-Term Digital Preservation

Ibn Khaldoun Journal for Studies and Researches is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published scholarly content, including articles, metadata, and digital files, even in the event of technical or operational changes to the journal’s website.

Digital Preservation System

The journal works to utilize long-term digital preservation services compatible with Open Journal Systems (OJS) to ensure that preserved copies of published content are maintained outside the journal’s direct operational infrastructure.

The journal seeks to utilize the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) and other recognized digital preservation services, subject to their availability and the journal’s technical capabilities.

Scope of Preservation

Long-term digital preservation covers:

  • Published articles and research papers.
  • Full-text files.
  • Article metadata.
  • Author information.
  • Volume and issue information.
  • DOI identifiers.
  • Digital records associated with published articles.

Continuity of Access

The journal works to ensure continued access to preserved content through:

  • The journal’s official website.
  • The OJS platform.
  • DOI identifiers registered with Crossref.
  • Long-term digital preservation services.
  • Databases and repositories that provide access to scholarly content.

Content Integrity

The journal is committed to preserving the integrity of published versions and does not make substantive changes to published articles after publication. When an article is corrected or retracted, the original publication record is retained and the editorial action is clearly indicated in accordance with the journal’s Correction and Retraction Policies.

Backup Copies

In addition to long-term digital preservation, the journal maintains periodic backups of content and essential data to support the restoration of the system and published articles in the event of data loss or technical failures.

System Review

The journal periodically reviews its digital preservation procedures and works to improve its technical infrastructure in accordance with international best practices in long-term digital preservation and Open Access scholarly publishing.

Journal Commitment

Ibn Khaldoun Journal for Studies and Researches is committed to taking all reasonable measures to ensure the long-term digital preservation of its published scholarly content and its continued accessibility to researchers and readers. The journal seeks to utilize independent digital preservation services compatible with its technical infrastructure, including the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) when activated and available to the journal.

 

 

Last Updated: August 1, 2026.