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.