Policy

1. Purpose:

This policy outlines the procedures for archiving published content in "Journal for Current Sign" (JCS). This ensures long-term access, preservation, and discoverability of research and knowledge shared through the journal.

2. Archiving Formats:

  • JCS maintains digital archives of all published articles in various formats, including:
    • HTML on the journal website
    • PDF files downloadable from the website
    • XML files for machine-readable archiving
    • Deposition in recognized digital repositories (e.g., LOCKSS, CLOCKSS)

3. Archiving Responsibilities:

  • The journal editorial team is responsible for:
    • Implementing and maintaining this archiving policy.
    • Regularly updating and migrating archived content to ensure compatibility with new technologies.
    • Monitoring the integrity and accessibility of archived content.
    • Responding to requests for access to archived content.

4. Author Responsibilities:

  • Authors are encouraged to:
    • Deposit their accepted manuscripts in institutional or subject repositories, following their repository's policies.
    • Include a link to the published article in JCS within their repository deposit.
    • Cooperate with the editorial team in any necessary archiving procedures.

5. Access to Archived Content:

  • All published articles in JCS are freely accessible online through the journal website.
  • Downloaded PDF files and XML files are available for personal use and research purposes.
  • Access to deposited content in external repositories may follow the specific policies of those repositories.

6. Embargo Period:

  • A designated embargo period may apply before archived content is accessible through external repositories. This allows time for initial indexing and dissemination through the journal website.