Archiving Policy

 

The EPH – International Journal of Science and Engineering is committed to ensuring that all published scholarly content remains permanently accessible and preserved for future generations. Once an article is published, it becomes part of the permanent scientific record and must remain available regardless of changes in technology, publishing platforms, or digital systems.

This policy outlines the measures adopted by the journal to safeguard, archive, and preserve its publications to ensure long-term accessibility for researchers, engineers, academicians, and professionals worldwide.

Importance of Archiving

Scientific and technological advancement relies heavily on access to previously published research. Articles published in the journal serve multiple long-term purposes, including:

  • Providing reliable references and citations for future research.
  • Supporting academic learning, innovation, and technical education.
  • Contributing to the advancement of engineering solutions and scientific discovery.
  • Enabling researchers to analyze the evolution of scientific knowledge.

PKP Preservation Network

All articles published in the EPH – International Journal of Science and Engineering are preserved through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), a distributed digital preservation system developed by the Public Knowledge Project. This ensures that journal content remains accessible even if the journal website becomes temporarily or permanently unavailable.

Purpose of Archiving:

  • Permanence: Long-term availability of published content.
  • Integrity: Protection against data loss or alteration.
  • Accessibility: Continuous access for global users.

Self-Archiving Policy

The EPH – International Journal of Science and Engineering supports the responsible dissemination of scholarly research through self-archiving. Authors are permitted to deposit the published version of their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, departmental archives, or other recognized non-commercial repositories immediately after publication, provided that full bibliographic details of the original publication are clearly acknowledged, including the journal name and a link to the official journal website. Self-archiving enhances the visibility, accessibility, and long-term preservation of research while maintaining the integrity and authenticity of the scholarly record and supporting wider dissemination within the global research community.

Digital Preservation and Archiving

To ensure long-term access and reliability, the journal implements multiple preservation strategies:

  • Secure server infrastructure with regular system backups.
  • Use of reliable digital archiving systems and repositories.
  • Availability of articles in standard formats such as PDF.
  • Preservation of metadata to support indexing and citation tracking.

Commitment to the Scientific Record

Archiving ensures not only storage but also the integrity, authenticity, and permanence of scholarly work. The EPH – International Journal of Science and Engineering is dedicated to maintaining a reliable academic record by preserving all published content in a secure and accessible manner.

The journal remains committed to supporting future research, education, and innovation by ensuring uninterrupted access to its publications for the global academic community.