Archive Policy

Archive Policy: Safety and Health for Medical Workers (SHMW)

Our journal, Safety and Health for Medical Workers (SHMW), adheres to a comprehensive archive policy aimed at preserving and providing access to published research in perpetuity. Below are the key components of our archive policy:

  1. Digital Archiving: All published articles in SHMW are archived digitally in perpetuity. We utilize reliable and secure digital archiving services to ensure the long-term preservation of our content.
  2. Open Access Archiving: Our journal supports open access archiving, allowing for unrestricted access to archived articles by readers worldwide. Authors retain the right to self-archive their published work in institutional repositories, subject-based repositories, or personal websites.
  3. Persistent Identifiers: Each article published in SHMW is assigned a unique and persistent identifier, such as a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). These identifiers facilitate easy citation, linking, and retrieval of articles in the archive.
  4. Version Control: We maintain a record of all versions of published articles, including preprints, accepted manuscripts, and final published versions. Any updates or corrections to articles are clearly documented and linked to the original publication.
  5. Access Policies: Our archive policy ensures that access to archived content is free of charge for readers. We do not impose access restrictions or embargoes on archived articles, enabling immediate and unrestricted access to research findings.
  6. Backup and Redundancy: To mitigate the risk of data loss or system failure, we implement robust backup and redundancy measures for our digital archive. Multiple copies of archived content are stored in geographically distributed locations to ensure resilience.
  7. Data Preservation: In addition to preserving full-text articles, our archive policy encompasses the preservation of associated data, supplementary materials, and metadata. This comprehensive approach ensures the integrity and usability of archived content.
  8. Compliance with Standards: Our archive policy aligns with international standards and best practices for digital preservation, including those established by organizations such as the International Council on Archives (ICA) and the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC).
  9. Continual Improvement: We regularly review and update our archive policy to incorporate advancements in digital preservation technologies and practices. Feedback from stakeholders, including authors, readers, and archiving institutions, informs our continual improvement efforts.

By adhering to this archive policy, SHMW aims to contribute to the long-term accessibility, integrity, and impact of scholarly research in the field of safety and health for medical workers. Should you have any questions or require further information about our archive policy, please contact the editorial office.