Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

The Archiving Policy of the Liberal Journal of Management & Social Science (LJMSS) aims to establish guidelines for the systematic and reliable archiving of scholarly content published in the journal. This policy ensures the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of research articles, thereby contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of management and social science.

2. Archiving Infrastructure

LJMSS will employ a robust and secure archiving infrastructure to store and manage published content. The journal will leverage established digital archiving services, institutional repositories, or dedicated archiving platforms to ensure the persistence of its scholarly articles.

3. Preservation Strategies

The preservation of content will include measures to safeguard against data loss, format obsolescence, and technological changes. LJMSS will regularly assess and update its preservation strategies to align with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

4. Metadata Standards

LJMSS will adhere to widely accepted metadata standards to describe and identify archived content accurately. This includes information such as article titles, authors, abstracts, keywords, publication dates, and licensing information.

5. Accessibility and Open Access

The archived content will be made accessible to the public in accordance with the principles of open access. LJMSS supports the free dissemination of knowledge and encourages authors to retain copyright or choose licenses that permit broad access and reuse.

6. Version Control

In the event of corrections, retractions, or updates to published articles, LJMSS will implement version control mechanisms to maintain a transparent and accurate record of changes. The original version of the article will be preserved alongside any subsequent versions.

7. Collaboration with Archiving Partners

LJMSS may collaborate with reputable archiving partners, libraries, or digital repositories to enhance the redundancy and diversity of its archiving practices. Such collaborations aim to strengthen the long-term preservation of the journal's content.

8. Communication with Authors

Authors will be informed of the archiving policies and procedures during the submission process. Clear communication will be maintained regarding the location, accessibility, and persistence of their published work.

9. Periodic Review and Updates

This Archiving Policy will be subject to periodic review to ensure its continued effectiveness and relevance. Updates and revisions will be made as necessary, with due consideration given to advancements in archiving technologies and standards.