Archiving and Preservation Policy
Literary Horizons: An International Journal recognizes that long-term preservation of scholarly publications is an essential component of responsible academic publishing. The journal is committed to ensuring that published research remains accessible, discoverable, and preserved for present and future generations of researchers.
Commitment to Digital Preservation
Literary Horizons seeks to preserve the scholarly record by implementing reliable digital preservation practices that safeguard published articles, metadata, and associated research materials against technological change and data loss.
Through appropriate archiving strategies, the journal supports the long-term accessibility, integrity, and discoverability of published research while ensuring continuity of scholarly communication.
Our Objectives
- Long-term Preservation
- Reliable Accessibility
- Scholarly Integrity
- Digital Sustainability
- Metadata Preservation
- Future Discoverability
Preservation Measures
To ensure long-term availability of published research, the journal may utilize one or more of the following preservation methods:
Digital Archives
Institutional Repositories
Trusted Preservation Services
Secure Digital Backups
Long-Term Electronic Storage
Stable Article Identifiers
Preservation of Article Metadata
Preservation Framework
| Preservation Area | Objective |
|---|---|
| Article Content | Preserve published scholarly work for future access. |
| Metadata | Maintain complete and accurate bibliographic information. |
| Digital Backup | Reduce the risk of permanent data loss. |
| Stable Identifiers | Support reliable long-term discoverability. |
| Repository Storage | Provide additional preservation and access options. |
| Technical Maintenance | Adapt to changes in digital technologies and publishing platforms. |
Repository Deposit
Where permitted under applicable copyright and licensing policies, authors are encouraged to deposit eligible versions of their manuscripts in institutional, disciplinary, or subject repositories to promote wider dissemination and long-term preservation of scholarly research.
Maintaining the Scholarly Record
The journal is committed to protecting the integrity and continuity of the scholarly record. When significant issues are identified after publication, appropriate editorial actions may be taken to ensure transparency and accuracy.
- Corrections
- Clarifications
- Editorial Notices
- Retractions (where necessary)
Continuous Improvement
Preservation practices are reviewed periodically to reflect technological developments, evolving digital preservation standards, and best practices in scholarly publishing.
Long-Term Access to Scholarship
Through effective archiving and preservation strategies, Literary Horizons seeks to ensure that every published article remains permanently accessible, discoverable, and usable by researchers, educators, students, and future generations of scholars.
By preserving both scholarly content and its associated metadata, the journal contributes to the sustainable advancement of literary studies and interdisciplinary research while safeguarding the integrity of the academic record.
