Archive Policy

The International Journal of Society and Law recognizes the importance of preserving and providing long-term access to scholarly research. Therefore, we have established the following archive policy:

  1. Digital Archive: We maintain a digital archive of all published articles in the International Journal of Society and Law. This archive is hosted on our website or other reliable digital platforms to ensure the accessibility and longevity of the published content.

  2. Accessibility: The archived articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide, promoting the dissemination of knowledge and facilitating future research. Users can access and download the archived articles without any subscription or paywall restrictions.

  3. Preservation: We employ robust digital preservation strategies to safeguard the integrity and longevity of the archived content. These strategies include regular backups, data redundancy, and adherence to established digital preservation standards and best practices.

  4. Metadata and Indexing: We ensure that the archived articles are accompanied by comprehensive metadata, including title, authors, abstracts, keywords, and publication dates. This metadata facilitates effective search, retrieval, and indexing of the articles by various scholarly databases, search engines, and indexing services.

  5. DOI Assignment: Each article published in the International Journal of Society and Law is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI). DOIs serve as persistent identifiers, enabling the permanent and unambiguous identification of the articles in the archive and ensuring their citability.

  6. Collaboration with Archives: We actively collaborate with reputable digital archives, repositories, and indexing services to enhance the discoverability and preservation of our published content. By partnering with these organizations, we contribute to broader archival initiatives and ensure the long-term availability of the journal's articles.

  7. Updates and Revisions: In the event of updates or revisions to published articles, we maintain version control and track the changes made. The original version of the article remains accessible in the archive, while the revised version is clearly identified and linked to the original publication.

By implementing this archive policy, we aim to ensure the perpetual accessibility, preservation, and discoverability of the research published in the International Journal of Society and Law. This policy aligns with our commitment to scholarly communication and the advancement of knowledge in the field.