Archiving Policy

The Arghand Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. The archiving policy is designed to protect the scholarly record and make AJSS articles permanently available to researchers worldwide.

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1. Current Archiving Practices

1.1 Institutional Repository

All AJSS articles are archived in the Kandahar University Institutional Repository, which serves as a secure platform for preserving scholarly content.

1.2 Website Hosting

Published articles remain permanently available on the AJSS website without any time restrictions or access barriers.

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2. Planned Archiving Enhancements

AJSS plans to partner with recognized digital preservation services to strengthen its archiving infrastructure.

2.1 LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

• Participation in the LOCKSS program will enable AJSS content to be distributed among a network of libraries, ensuring redundancy and resilience.

2.2 CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS)

• CLOCKSS will provide additional security by archiving content in a decentralized system with trigger events for content restoration if needed.

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3. Data Preservation Strategies

3.1 Multiple Storage Locations

• Articles are stored in multiple secure servers to prevent data loss.

3.2 Regular Backups

• Regular backups are performed to safeguard against accidental deletion or system failures.

3.3 Format Migration

• AJSS ensures content remains accessible by updating file formats when necessary to avoid technological obsolescence.

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4. Cultural and Ethical Considerations

Archiving practices respect Afghan cultural norms and Islamic values, ensuring content is preserved responsibly and ethically.

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Policy Review and Updates

This archiving policy is reviewed annually to reflect technological advancements and international best practices in digital preservation.

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Contact for Archiving Queries

alimr.212@gmail.com
CC: rpashtoon@hotmail.com
Editorial Office – AJSS, Kandahar University