Digital Archiving Policy

Journal of Advancing Global Order, Regions, and Antiquity (J-AGORA) is committed to the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of all published scholarly content. The journal follows a comprehensive digital preservation strategy to ensure that research outputs remain available, discoverable, and accessible to scholars, researchers, policymakers, and the global academic community for future generations.

1. Digital Preservation Strategy

Journal of Advancing Global Order, Regions, and Antiquity (J-AGORA) employs a multi-layered digital preservation approach that includes secure hosting, systematic backups, metadata preservation, and integration with recognized scholarly preservation networks to support the long-term availability of published content.

  • Primary and Backup Servers: All journal content is maintained on a secure primary server with backup systems to ensure continuity of access. In the event of technical failure, restoration procedures are implemented to recover journal services and published content.

  • Cloud and External Backups: Regular backups of journal content, including published articles, metadata, and essential platform information, are maintained through secure storage solutions to provide additional protection against data loss.

  • Open Journal Systems (OJS) Platform: Journal of Advancing Global Order, Regions, and Antiquity (J-AGORA) operates through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, which supports structured metadata management, editorial workflows, DOI integration, and compatibility with digital preservation initiatives.

2. PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

As an OJS-based journal, Journal of Advancing Global Order, Regions, and Antiquity (J-AGORA) participates in preservation mechanisms supported by the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN). This infrastructure supports the long-term preservation of scholarly content by ensuring:

  • Secure archiving of published articles through distributed preservation systems.
  • Automated preservation workflows with minimal manual intervention.
  • Continued accessibility of journal content in cases of technical disruption or platform failure.

The PKP Preservation Network provides an important preservation framework for journals using Open Journal Systems and contributes to the sustainability of open scholarly communication.

3. Manuscript and Research Material Preservation

J-AGORA maintains structured procedures for managing submitted manuscripts, published articles, and associated scholarly materials:

  • Published Articles: The final published versions of articles are permanently archived on the journal platform and preserved through recognized digital preservation systems where available.

  • Unpublished / Rejected Manuscripts: Manuscripts that are not accepted for publication are securely stored for editorial documentation and record-keeping purposes. Authors may request deletion of unpublished submissions according to applicable journal policies.

  • Research Data and Supporting Materials: Submitted files and supplementary materials are protected through controlled access, secure storage practices, and appropriate technical safeguards.

4. Website Archiving and Disaster Recovery

To maintain continuous access to the journal platform and published scholarship:

  • The journal website is hosted on secure infrastructure with regular backups and system monitoring.

  • Routine backup procedures are conducted to support recovery in the event of technical interruptions, hardware failure, or other operational challenges.

  • Additional copies of essential journal information are maintained through secure backup systems to enhance resilience and data protection.

5. Indexing and Third-Party Archival Support

Journal of Advancing Global Order, Regions, and Antiquity (J-AGORA) is committed to improving the discoverability, accessibility, and long-term visibility of published research through integration with scholarly indexing, abstracting, and metadata platforms.

The journal aims to support persistent access and citation continuity through services including:

  • Google Scholar
  • Crossref (for DOI registration and persistent digital identification)
  • ResearchGate
  • J-Gate
  • Scilit
  • Semantic Scholar
  • WorldCat

These platforms contribute to metadata preservation, global discoverability, academic networking, and continued access to published research in the fields of global order, regional studies, history, archaeology, heritage studies, and related humanities and social science disciplines.