Archiving Policy
Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST)
Long-Term Digital Preservation
The Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and availability of all published scholarly content.
The journal recognizes the importance of maintaining a permanent and reliable academic record and therefore implements digital archiving and preservation measures to safeguard published articles against data loss, technological changes, and system failures.
Purpose of Archiving
The primary objectives of the archiving policy are to:
- Preserve published scholarly content permanently.
- Ensure uninterrupted access to research articles.
- Protect digital content from accidental loss or corruption.
- Maintain the integrity and authenticity of the scholarly record.
- Support long-term dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Digital Preservation Strategy
JSST maintains multiple levels of digital preservation, including:
Journal Website Archive
All published articles remain permanently available through the official journal website:
Published content is stored and maintained through the journal's online publishing platform.
Server Backup and Recovery
The journal maintains regular backups of:
- Published articles
- Manuscript files
- Metadata records
- Editorial information
- Website content
Backups are stored securely to ensure recovery in the event of hardware failure, software malfunction, or unforeseen technical issues.
Institutional and Repository Archiving
Authors are encouraged to deposit published versions of their articles in:
- Institutional Repositories
- University Repositories
- Subject Repositories
- Personal Academic Webpages
- Research Networking Platforms
Provided that appropriate citation to the original publication in JSST is maintained.
Open Access Preservation
As an Open Access journal, JSST supports broad dissemination and preservation of research through multiple access channels, thereby enhancing the longevity and visibility of published work.
Metadata Preservation
JSST preserves article metadata including:
- Title
- Author Information
- Abstract
- Keywords
- DOI Information
- Publication Details
- References
Metadata preservation facilitates discoverability, indexing, and long-term accessibility of published content.
Website Continuity
In the event that publication of the journal ceases or ownership changes, reasonable efforts will be made to ensure continued public access to previously published content and archival records.
The journal is committed to preserving the scholarly record for future researchers and readers.
Article Permanence
Once published, articles become part of the permanent scholarly record.
Published articles will not be removed except in exceptional circumstances involving:
- Proven legal violations
- Court orders
- Serious ethical concerns
- Research misconduct requiring retraction
Where removal is necessary, appropriate notices will be maintained to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
Retraction and Correction Records
Retractions, corrections, errata, and expressions of concern shall remain permanently linked to the original article to ensure transparency and maintain publication integrity.
Sustainable Knowledge Preservation
Consistent with the mission of JSST, the journal views long-term preservation of scientific knowledge as an essential component of sustainable development and responsible scholarly communication.
The journal supports the dissemination and preservation of research contributing to:
- Sustainable Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Renewable Energy
- Smart Agriculture
- Internet of Things
- Green Computing
- Smart Cities
- Climate Technologies
and research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Contact Information
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST)
Website: https://jsstjournal.com
Email: editor@jsstjournal.com
