Preservation and Archiving Policy
The Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (JNPR) recognizes the importance of preserving scholarly content for the long term. We are committed to ensuring that all published articles remain accessible, discoverable, and usable for future generations of researchers, clinicians, and readers worldwide. Our preservation and archiving strategy adheres to international standards set by DOAJ, OASPA, and Portico.
Primary Archiving Services
- Portico: JNPR content is preserved with Portico, a trusted digital preservation service ensuring long-term availability.
- LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): Ensures distributed archiving across participating libraries.
- PKP Preservation Network (PN): Provides decentralized archiving for journals using OJS.
Self-Archiving by Authors
In addition to institutional archiving, authors are encouraged to self-archive preprints, postprints, and final published versions in institutional or subject repositories, provided proper citation and DOI links are included. This ensures redundancy and greater visibility.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
All articles published in JNPR are assigned a unique DOI via Crossref. DOIs ensure permanent identification and reliable citation, even if URLs change over time.
Content Preservation Strategy
- Redundancy: Articles are stored across multiple systems to prevent loss.
- Format Migration: Content is regularly reviewed to ensure compatibility with evolving digital standards.
- Backups: JNPR maintains regular server backups of all journal content and metadata.
- Third-Party Archiving: Content is deposited in multiple external archiving networks for added security.
Access and Availability
Preserved content remains freely available under JNPR’s open access model. Even in the unlikely event of the journal ceasing operations, archived content will remain accessible through Portico and partner preservation networks.
Compliance with Funder Mandates
Our preservation policy ensures compliance with international research funder mandates that require long-term preservation of published work in permanent archives.
Metadata Preservation
In addition to article content, JNPR preserves metadata such as titles, abstracts, author information, DOIs, and references. Metadata is harvested through the OAI-PMH protocol to enhance discoverability.
Disaster Recovery
JNPR has disaster recovery procedures in place to restore content in case of technical failures, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. This ensures minimal downtime and uninterrupted access to published works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the journal ceases publication?
Articles will remain permanently available through Portico, LOCKSS, and PKP PN networks, ensuring scholarly continuity.
Can authors archive their published PDF?
Yes. Authors may archive the final version of their article in repositories and personal websites, provided the DOI is included.
How does JNPR guarantee metadata preservation?
Metadata is stored in multiple systems, indexed in Crossref, and harvested by repositories through OAI-PMH protocols.
Does JNPR provide preservation for supplementary files?
Yes. Supplementary files (e.g., datasets, figures, videos) are preserved alongside the main article in the same archiving systems.