Archival Policy

The International Journal of Journalism and Mass Communication (IJJMC) is committed to the long-term preservation and permanent accessibility of all published scholarly content. The journal ensures secure digital archiving through internationally recognized preservation systems to guarantee continuous and reliable access to published articles.

Digital Preservation

IJJMC maintains electronic backup and long-term digital preservation of its content through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN). The PKP Preservation Network, developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP), provides a decentralized and distributed preservation system designed specifically for journals using Open Journal Systems (OJS).

The PKP PN ensures:

  • Long-term digital preservation of published articles

  • Permanent access to journal content

  • Preservation of the authentic original version of articles

  • Secure distributed storage across participating libraries

  • Protection against data loss or system failure

LOCKSS-Based Preservation

The PKP Preservation Network operates using the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) preservation framework, which provides:

  • Distributed and decentralized archiving

  • Secure replication of journal content

  • Continuous availability of scholarly materials

  • Reliable long-term access

This system ensures that IJJMC content remains accessible even in the event of technical failures or journal discontinuation.

PKP Indexing and Metadata Preservation

IJJMC is indexed in the PKP Index, which enhances the discoverability and preservation of journal content. All journal URLs are OAI-PMH compliant, ensuring:

  • Standardized metadata harvesting

  • Interoperability with indexing databases

  • Long-term accessibility of research content

Permanent Access Guarantee

Through the PKP Preservation Network, the journal ensures that:

  • All published content is permanently archived.

  • Articles remain accessible to readers and researchers.

  • The original published version is preserved without alteration.

The PKP Preservation Network stores and distributes journal content across participating preservation libraries to ensure long-term digital sustainability.