Archiving Policy

The Journal of Biological and Medical Innovations (JBMI) is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. To ensure the continued availability and accessibility of research, we have implemented a comprehensive Archiving Policy that aligns with international standards for digital preservation. This policy outlines our approach to archiving and the measures we take to ensure the sustainability of the journal’s content.

1. Long-Term Digital Preservation:

  • Archival Partners: JBMI collaborates with trusted digital archiving services and repositories to ensure the long-term preservation of published articles. The journal is part of a global network that includes major digital preservation initiatives such as LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Locking of Content to Ensure Stewardship of Scholarly Literature). These services ensure that the journal's content remains available even if the journal ceases publication or if technical issues affect access to the journal’s website.

  • Repositories: In addition to the partnerships with digital archiving services, all articles published in JBMI are deposited in widely recognized institutional repositories and databases to enhance their discoverability and availability. Authors are encouraged to archive their articles in institutional repositories to increase global visibility.

2. Institutional and Public Access:

  • Open-Access Commitment: JBMI follows an open-access model, meaning all published content is freely available to anyone, anywhere in the world. By making articles publicly available, we promote widespread access to research and ensure that scientific knowledge is not restricted by paywalls or subscription fees.

  • Archiving for Accessibility: As part of our open-access commitment, all published articles are available in a format that can be accessed and archived by libraries, institutions, and researchers. These articles remain freely accessible without any restrictions to users worldwide.

3. Self-Archiving by Authors:

  • Author Rights and Responsibilities: Authors retain copyright of their work after publication in JBMI. We encourage authors to deposit the final, accepted version of their manuscript in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other public archives. This promotes greater accessibility and ensures that the article is freely available long after publication.

  • Data and Supplementary Materials: Authors are encouraged to share datasets, research protocols, and supplementary materials in appropriate public repositories or as supplementary files alongside their published work. Providing access to the full data behind a research article enhances the transparency and reproducibility of the work.

4. Retention and Backup:

  • Preservation of Published Content: JBMI ensures that all published articles are preserved and available through multiple channels. Our partnership with digital archiving services ensures that all content is retained in stable, redundant systems that meet best practices for digital preservation.

  • Backup Systems: All published content is stored on secure servers with regular backups to prevent data loss. The journal uses cloud-based solutions and local backups to safeguard against data corruption, loss, or technical failure. This ensures that all content remains accessible regardless of technical challenges.

5. Withdrawal and Retraction:

  • Archiving of Retractions: In cases where an article is retracted due to ethical violations, errors, or other serious concerns, the article will remain accessible but will be clearly marked as "retracted" with a detailed retraction notice. The retraction notice will explain the reason for the retraction and ensure transparency in the academic record.

  • Content Permanence: Once an article is published, it is archived permanently, regardless of retraction or withdrawal, to maintain the integrity of the academic record. The content will be accessible through the archiving service and will be clearly marked with any retraction or correction notice.

6. Collaboration with Third-Party Repositories:

  • Third-Party Repositories: In addition to institutional and public archives, JBMI collaborates with recognized third-party repositories and databases to enhance the preservation and discoverability of published content. These repositories ensure that JBMI's research remains discoverable and accessible for a global audience, thereby increasing the impact of the work.

7. Long-Term Availability and Access:

  • No Paywalls: As an open-access journal, JBMI ensures that all content remains freely available to readers. The journal will not place any content behind paywalls or limit access to any article based on subscription status. This promotes long-term access to valuable research for the global scientific community.

  • Sustainability of Access: We are committed to ensuring that the journal’s content remains available even if the journal’s primary platform experiences technical issues or is discontinued. Our archiving partners, such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, ensure the continued availability of the journal’s content through decentralized storage, minimizing the risk of content being lost or inaccessible.

8. Compliance with Archiving Standards:

  • Best Practices: JBMI adheres to best practices in digital preservation and archiving, including those set out by the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). These standards ensure the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of published research.

  • Regular Review and Update of Archiving Policy: The archiving policy is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure it aligns with technological advancements and the evolving needs of the academic community. JBMI is committed to adapting to new archiving standards and ensuring the permanent availability of the journal’s content.