Archiving Policy

Innovations in Science Physics Education (ISPE)

The Innovations in Science Physics Education (ISPE) is committed to ensuring the permanent preservation, accessibility, and long-term usability of all scholarly content it publishes. This Archiving Policy outlines the strategies and digital preservation mechanisms implemented to safeguard research outputs for future generations.

1. Purpose of Archiving

ISPE guarantees that all published articles remain permanently accessible and retrievable. Archiving ensures research continuity, citation stability, and the protection of scholarly records in science and physics education.

2. Digital Storage and Archival Systems

All full-text articles, supplementary files, and metadata are securely stored across multiple redundant systems to prevent data loss or degradation. ISPE utilizes the following preservation mechanisms:

• Open Journal Systems (OJS) Archiving: Native OJS preservation and database backup systems ensure stable hosting and metadata retention.
• Crossref DOI Registration: Each article is assigned a DOI with deposited metadata to maintain persistent citation linking.
• LOCKSS / CLOCKSS: Distributed preservation networks ensure content survival even in the event of publisher failure.
• Portico (if applicable): Trusted third-party digital preservation infrastructure.
• Institutional & National Repositories: Authors are encouraged to deposit accepted manuscripts in compliant repositories.

3. Open Accessibility

In line with ISPE’s Gold Open Access policy, all archived content is freely accessible online without subscription barriers. Readers may browse, download, and cite materials globally.

ISPE optimizes metadata and indexing compatibility to ensure discoverability via academic search engines, library systems, and international indexing services.

4. Continuity and Disaster Recovery

To mitigate technological risks, ISPE maintains secure backup systems, geographic redundancy, and routine server maintenance procedures. Disaster recovery plans are periodically reviewed to comply with evolving international best practices in digital preservation.

5. Policy Review and Updates

This Archiving Policy is reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with technological, legal, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Any updates will be published on the journal website.

Through these comprehensive archiving measures, Innovations in Science Physics Education (ISPE) ensures the long-term preservation, integrity, and global accessibility of its scholarly contributions.