Archiving Policy

Journal of Nursing and Patient Care (JNPC)

The Journal of Nursing and Patient Care (JNPC) is committed to the long-term preservation, accessibility, and sustainability of scholarly research. To ensure that all published content remains permanently available to the global research community, JNPC implements a comprehensive digital archiving strategy aligned with international publishing standards.

1. Digital Preservation Strategy

JNPC ensures the permanent availability and accessibility of its published content through:

  • Secure digital storage systems
  • Regular backups of journal content
  • Use of reliable journal management platforms such as Open Journal Systems

All articles are preserved in their original format and remain accessible without alteration.

2. Open Access Commitment

As an open-access journal, JNPC guarantees that all published articles are:

  • Freely accessible to readers worldwide
  • Available without subscription or paywall barriers
  • Permanently archived for future reference

This approach supports global knowledge dissemination in nursing and patient care.

3. Repository Archiving

JNPC encourages authors to deposit their published work in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Subject-specific repositories
  • Personal or organizational websites

Authors are allowed to share the final published version (Version of Record) with proper citation to the journal.

4. Third-Party Archiving Systems

To enhance digital preservation and redundancy, JNPC aims to collaborate with recognized archiving systems such as:

  • LOCKSS
  • CLOCKSS

These systems ensure that journal content remains محفوظ (secure) even in cases of system failure or data loss.

5. Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are permitted to archive:

  • Preprints (before peer review)
  • Accepted manuscripts (post-peer review)
  • Final published articles

All versions must include proper acknowledgment of JNPC as the original source of publication.

6. Website Archiving and Backup

The journal website is regularly maintained and backed up to prevent data loss. Measures include:

  • Scheduled backups
  • Secure hosting environments
  • Disaster recovery planning