Archive Policy

Archive Policy for Advances in Fisheries and Oceans (AFO)

Advances in Fisheries and Oceans (AFO) follows a comprehensive archive policy to ensure the preservation and accessibility of published research:

  1. Digital Archive: All published articles are archived digitally on the journal’s website and are accessible indefinitely without any access fees.

  2. Third-Party Archives: Articles published in AFO may also be archived in third-party repositories and databases to enhance their visibility and accessibility.

  3. DOI Assignment: Each article published in AFO is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), providing a persistent link to the article regardless of changes in website URLs or hosting platforms.

  4. Open Access Policy: AFO operates under an open access policy, allowing readers to freely access, download, and share published articles, thereby maximizing the dissemination of research findings.

  5. Archival Stability: The journal ensures the long-term preservation and stability of its digital archives through robust hosting infrastructure and backup systems.

  6. Indexing Services: AFO actively seeks indexing in reputable databases and directories to further enhance the discoverability and archival stability of published content.

Authors are encouraged to cite and reference articles published in AFO with their DOI links to ensure accurate attribution and linkage to the original source.

This policy statement can be adapted based on specific archival practices and guidelines of Advances in Fisheries and Oceans (AFO).