TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content through a robust and comprehensive archiving policy. This policy guarantees that all articles remain available and accessible to readers, researchers, and healthcare professionals, regardless of technological changes or unforeseen disruptions. By collaborating with trusted archiving partners, adopting international standards, and supporting self-archiving, TAJ ensures that its scholarly contributions remain a permanent and accessible part of the global body of medical research.

 

Digital Preservation

TAJ prioritizes digital preservation to maintain the integrity and accessibility of its content over time. All articles are archived in digital formats optimized for long-term usability, such as PDF/A, which is specifically designed for archiving and ensuring readability across future technological changes. Digital preservation strategies include creating multiple backup copies of all published articles and ensuring that these copies are stored in geographically distributed locations to protect against data loss due to server failures, natural disasters, or other unforeseen events. The archived content is regularly monitored and updated to prevent degradation or obsolescence.

 

Archiving Partners and Repositories

TAJ collaborates with established archiving services and scholarly repositories to enhance the security and accessibility of its published content. The journal's articles are permanently archived with trusted partners such as:

 

• LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): TAJ follows the LOCKSS principle, which involves storing multiple copies of digital content in geographically dispersed locations to ensure data resilience and integrity.
• CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS): CLOCKSS provides a global, community-led archiving solution for long-term digital preservation. TAJ articles are securely stored in this network to guarantee continued access in case of catastrophic failure or loss of the primary journal site.
• Institutional Repositories: TAJ encourages authors to deposit their published work in their institutional repositories. This allows further dissemination of research and additional preservation at the institutional level.

 

Self-Archiving

TAJ supports self-archiving policies for authors, allowing them to deposit the final, published version of their work in personal or institutional repositories immediately upon publication. This aligns with the journal's open-access policy and the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. Authors can freely share their research on platforms such as ResearchGate, institutional repositories, or personal websites, ensuring greater visibility and accessibility of their work. Self-archiving extends the lifespan of the research and makes it easily accessible to a broader audience, particularly in regions where institutional journal subscriptions may be limited.

 

Accessibility

TAJ is dedicated to making its content accessible to a wide audience. All articles are published under the open-access model, meaning that anyone with an internet connection can freely access, download, and share research without subscription or paywall barriers. This accessibility is especially important for medical professionals and researchers in developing countries who may not have access to subscription-based journals. In addition to open access, TAJ ensures that its digital files comply with accessibility standards to support readers with disabilities. The journal provides its content in formats compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers, to ensure inclusivity and ease of access for all users.

 

Metadata and Indexing

TAJ takes great care in ensuring that its articles are properly indexed and discoverable through comprehensive metadata. Detailed information such as author names, affiliations, article titles, abstracts, keywords, and digital object identifiers (DOIs) is generated for every published article. This metadata is shared with indexing services, repositories, and academic databases to enhance the discoverability of the research. Through partnerships with indexing services such as Google Scholar and CrossRef, TAJ ensures that all articles are easily searchable and accessible to researchers worldwide. Proper metadata management increases the visibility of articles and improves the citation rate and overall impact of the published research.

 

Contingency Planning

TAJ has a robust contingency plan to ensure uninterrupted availability of its content in case of emergencies or disruptions. Multiple copies of all articles are stored in geographically dispersed locations through partnerships with archiving services like LOCKSS and CLOCKSS. These measures protect against data loss due to server failures, cyber-attacks, or natural disasters. In the event of any technical failure or interruption on the journal's primary website, archived copies stored through these services will remain accessible to readers. This ensures that TAJ's content continues to be available to the global academic community under any circumstances.

 

Compliance with Standards

TAJ adheres to internationally recognized standards for digital preservation and archiving. The journal's archiving practices follow the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) framework, which provides guidelines for ensuring the long-term preservation and usability of digital content. Additionally, TAJ complies with standards set by organizations such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, ensuring that its digital preservation practices align with the field's best practices. By following these standards, TAJ guarantees the reliability, security, and longevity of its published research. Implementing this comprehensive Archiving Policy, TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association ensures the enduring preservation and accessibility of its scholarly content. This commitment supports the journal’s mission to contribute valuable medical and surgical research to the global community, facilitating ongoing scientific discovery and the advancement of healthcare practices worldwide.