Archiving Policy

The Indus Journal of Medical and Health Sciences (IJMHS) maintains a comprehensive archiving policy to ensure the permanent preservation and accessibility of its published articles.

Key Points of the IJMHS Archiving Policy:

• All articles published in the journal are archived in the Portico Digital Archive, a trusted repository for the long-term preservation of scholarly content.

• Articles are deposited into Portico within 12 months of publication.

• Content is preserved in Portico for a minimum of 10 years.

• The journal further ensures preservation and global access by participating in the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archiving systems.

This policy guarantees that research remains accessible, allowing researchers to build upon previous work and safeguarding articles from being lost.

Additional Data Stewardship:
In addition to its archiving policy, IJMHS adheres to a data management plan that outlines the reliable collection, management, and preservation of journal data, ensuring its integrity and public accessibility.

Benefits of a Robust Archiving Policy:

• Preservation for the Future: Ensures journal articles are saved for future generations.

• Enhanced Accessibility: Makes research more available to both the academic community and the public.

• Reputation Protection: Helps uphold the journal's integrity and scholarly reputation.

• Regulatory Compliance: Assists in meeting requirements from funding agencies and other regulatory bodies.

Developing a formal archiving policy is a critical step for any scientific journal committed to the long-term preservation of its scholarly content.