Archiving Policy

The Biosciences Research Reviews journal follows a strict archive policy to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of its content. The aim is to maintain the integrity and availability of published articles for academic, professional, and public reference. Below is the comprehensive archive policy of Biosciences Research Reviews:

1. Digital Preservation and Access

All published articles are archived in multiple digital repositories to ensure long-term accessibility. The journal maintains a secure archive that includes:

  • Publisher's Repository: All articles are stored on the journal's dedicated server and are accessible via the journal's website.

  • Third-Party Archives: Articles are also archived in globally recognized and reputable repositories like PubMed Central, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate to ensure widespread access.

2. Permanent DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Assignment

Each article published in Biosciences Research Reviews is assigned a unique and permanent DOI to facilitate consistent and reliable access to the article. This DOI remains valid even if the article is moved or archived in different digital locations.

3. Preservation Formats

Articles are stored in standard formats such as PDF and XML to ensure compatibility with modern reading systems and digital libraries. These formats are widely used for digital preservation and can be accessed by a variety of academic and professional platforms.

4. Backups and Redundancy

To avoid data loss, Biosciences Research Reviews maintains regular backups of all published articles. Backups are stored in geographically diverse locations to minimize the risk of data loss due to unforeseen events such as hardware failure, natural disasters, or cyberattacks.

5. Open Access and Retrieval

The archived articles are openly accessible to researchers, students, and professionals across the globe. Full-text access to all articles is made available free of charge through the journal's website and third-party repositories.

6. Retention Period

Biosciences Research Reviews commits to retaining its digital archives indefinitely. The journal will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the published content remains available, with the goal of preserving its research contributions for future generations.

7. Access to Archived Content

While content in the archive remains free for viewing and downloading, Biosciences Research Reviews may modify access permissions, including but not limited to:

  • Open Access to Specific Articles: Articles may be made temporarily restricted due to editorial decisions or copyright constraints, but the intent remains to make the majority of the journal content freely available.

  • Subscription-Based Access: In certain cases, when articles are moved to premium collections or archives, access may be made subscription-based. However, archived versions will remain freely accessible through open repositories.

8. Archiving Agreement with Authors

By submitting to Biosciences Research Reviews, authors agree that their manuscripts will be included in the permanent archive and made accessible under the terms of the journal’s archive policy. Authors also grant the journal the right to provide access to their work in a publicly accessible format.

9. In Case of Article Withdrawal

In cases where an article is retracted or withdrawn due to ethical concerns, errors, or other significant reasons, the retracted version will still be available in the archive. However, a clear notice will be added to the article to indicate the retraction status.

10. Future Archiving and Technological Advancements

The journal will continuously monitor new developments in digital archiving technologies and consider implementing them to further improve the security and accessibility of the archived content. Additionally, regular reviews will be conducted to ensure compliance with evolving open-access standards and preservation strategies.

By adopting this archive policy, Biosciences Research Reviews aims to foster scholarly communication by ensuring that its content remains accessible, discoverable, and preserved for future generations of researchers.