Archiving and Preservation Policy

Archiving and Preservation Policy

The Journal of Pericardiology (JOP) is committed to ensuring that the scholarly work published in the journal remains permanently accessible and preserved for future generations. Once an article is published, it becomes part of the scientific record and must remain available even as technologies, platforms, or web systems evolve.

This policy explains how the journal preserves and archives its published content to guarantee long-term accessibility for authors, researchers, clinicians, and students worldwide.

1. Importance of Archiving

Scientific progress depends on access to previously published research. Articles published today may serve several important roles in the future, including:

  • Providing references and citations for future scientific studies
  • Supporting teaching, academic training, and clinical education
  • Informing healthcare policies, guidelines, and professional practices
  • Helping researchers analyze the historical development of scientific knowledge

Preserving published research ensures that these connections remain intact and that valuable scientific knowledge is not lost over time.

2. Digital Preservation and Archiving

To ensure long-term access to its publications, the Journal of Pericardiology applies multiple archiving and preservation strategies:

  • Secure Server Hosting: All journal content is hosted on stable servers with regular system backups to prevent data loss.
  • Digital Archiving Systems: Published articles are preserved through reliable digital repositories and archiving systems designed to maintain accessibility even if website technologies change.
  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN): The journal participates in the PKP Preservation Network, which provides decentralized and distributed preservation for journals using the Open Journal Systems platform, ensuring permanent access to published content.
  • Permanent Online Access: Once published, articles remain available on the journal website without time limitations.
  • Downloadable Article Formats: Articles are provided in widely used formats such as PDF, allowing readers to download and access content offline when necessary.

3. Commitment to the Scientific Record

Archiving is not only about storing articles but also about preserving the integrity and reliability of the scientific record. Whether an article was published recently or many years ago, the Journal of Pericardiology remains committed to maintaining permanent access to its scholarly content.

Through responsible digital preservation practices, the journal ensures that the research it publishes continues to benefit the global scientific and medical community well into the future.