Digital Preservation Policy

Ensuring Long-Term Access and Integrity of Published Research

Overview – Contusm Publications

Contusm Publications is committed to preserving the scholarly record and ensuring that all published content remains accessible, reliable, and usable for the long term. Our digital preservation policy outlines the methods and practices used to safeguard published research.

Digital Preservation Strategy

• All published articles, supplementary materials, and datasets are stored in secure, backed-up servers to prevent data loss.
• We utilize industry-standard archiving systems and formats to ensure accessibility over time.
• Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are assigned to all publications for persistent linking and citation.
• Regular audits and integrity checks are conducted to verify the long-term usability of content.

Archiving Systems

To ensure long-term accessibility and preservation of scholarly content, Contusm Publications partners with trusted free and open-access digital repositories, including:

• Zenodo: A free, open-access repository that assigns DOIs and supports datasets, articles, and software.
• Archive.org: A widely used free digital archive where journal issues and publications can be preserved and accessed.
• Institutional repositories: Many universities provide free archiving for their researchers’ publications.

These free archiving services ensure that all published content remains accessible, citable, and preserved according to best practices in open-access digital preservation.

Author Responsibility

Authors are encouraged to provide complete and high-quality digital materials, including datasets, supplementary files, and figure source files, to ensure the preservation and reproducibility of research.

Access and Usage

• All preserved content remains freely accessible online in accordance with our Open Access Policy.
• Content can be reused and cited under the licensing terms specified by the journal.
• Digital preservation ensures that scholarly work remains discoverable and usable for future research.

Policy Review and Updates

This policy is reviewed periodically to incorporate new technologies and best practices in digital preservation. Updates ensure that Contusm Publications continues to maintain the integrity and longevity of scholarly content.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding our digital preservation practices, please contact us. Our team will provide guidance to authors, researchers, and readers on long-term content access and reliability.