Archiving and Preservation Policy
Preservation of Literature, Culture and Society (LCS) is focused on the sustainability of the scholarly discourse and the preservation of the scholarly record. The journal understands the importance of the preservation of scientific literature for the purpose of future research, knowledge sharing and sustainable scholarly communication.
For the fulfillment of the goal, the journal engages in certain digital preservation techniques that protect the published content from technological obsolescence and accidental deletion.
The journal recommends the preservation of the published articles through recognized digital repositories where possible. The content of the publication is preserved via effective digital preservation techniques which increase the chances of discoverability and citation of the publication.
Archiving and Preservation Measures
The journal supports long-term preservation through:
- Secure digital storage of published articles and related records.
- Preservation of article metadata to improve indexing and discoverability.
- Assignment of persistent identifiers where applicable.
- Support for institutional and recognized scholarly repositories.
- Regular maintenance and monitoring of digital publishing platforms.
- Preservation practices that promote long-term accessibility and research continuity.
Preservation Framework
| Preservation Area | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Published Articles | Preserve the permanent scholarly record |
| Article Metadata | Improve indexing, discoverability, and citation |
| Digital Backups | Protect published content against accidental data loss |
| Persistent Identifiers | Support reliable access and long-term referencing |
| Institutional Repositories | Enhance accessibility and long-term preservation |
| Editorial Records | Maintain publication history and editorial documentation |
Long-Term Accessibility
With permission granted by the journal through its copyright and licensing policy, the authors can submit suitable versions of their articles in institutional repositories and other academic platforms.
Corrections, editorial notes, or retraction of the article by the journal can take place if required to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the scholarly record. With these measures of preservation in place, Literature, Culture and Society is dedicated to ensuring the long-term availability of its published content.
