Archiving Policy

Rrchiving policy for Al-Kashaf Journal:

  • Purpose: The purpose of this archiving policy is to ensure that the published content of Al-Kashaf Journal is preserved and accessible for future generations.
  • Scope: This policy applies to all published content of Al-Kashaf Journal, including articles, reviews, and editorials.
  • Responsibilities: The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for ensuring that the archiving policy is implemented and followed. The Managing Editor is responsible for the day-to-day management of the archiving process.
  • Procedures: Al-Kashaf Journal will archive its published content in two ways:
    • Digital archiving: All published content will be digitized and stored on a secure server.
    • Print archiving: A hard copy of all published content will be stored in a secure location.
  • Access: Access to the archived content will be restricted to authorized users only.
  • Retention: The archived content will be retained for a period of 10 years.
  • Disposal: After 10 years, the archived content may be disposed of in accordance with the journal's data retention policy.

This is just an example, and the specific policies and procedures may vary depending on the journal's needs. It is important to have a clear and well-defined archiving policy in place to ensure that the journal's published content is preserved for future generations.

Here are some additional considerations that may be relevant to Al-Kashaf Journal's archiving policy:

  • The journal may want to consider archiving its content in multiple formats, such as PDF and XML, to ensure that it is accessible to a wider range of users.
  • The journal may want to make its archived content available through a variety of channels, such as its website, a repository, or a subscription service.
  • The journal may want to consider charging a fee for access to its archived content.

The specific archiving policies and procedures should be developed in consultation with the journal's stakeholders, such as the editorial board, the publisher, and the funders.