Journal Archiving

At ACOREANA, we prioritize the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. As an academic journal committed to advancing knowledge in the interdisciplinary natural sciences, archaeology, and anthropology, it is vital that our research contributions remain accessible to scholars, researchers, and professionals for generations to come. To this end, we have implemented comprehensive measures for indexing and archiving that guarantee the protection and availability of our articles, even in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

1. Indexing in Leading Databases

Being indexed in prestigious academic databases increases the discoverability of research articles and ensures that they are accessible to the global academic community. ACOREANA is proud to be indexed in the following prominent databases:

  • Web of Science: One of the world’s leading citation databases, Web of Science indexes top-tier academic journals across various disciplines. ACOREANA’s inclusion in the Web of Science ensures that our articles are visible to a global audience and that they meet the highest standards of academic quality and impact.
  • ERIH PLUS (European Reference Index for the Humanities and Social Sciences): This database indexes scholarly journals in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on high academic standards. By being listed in ERIH PLUS, ACOREANA reaches a wider audience of researchers and ensures our journal’s contributions are acknowledged in interdisciplinary research contexts.
  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals): DOAJ is a global directory of open-access, peer-reviewed journals. ACOREANA’s inclusion in DOAJ guarantees that our content is freely available to all users worldwide, furthering our commitment to open-access publishing and promoting the dissemination of research without any barriers.

These databases are crucial for increasing the visibility, accessibility, and citation of the research published in ACOREANA. They ensure that articles are easily discoverable by scholars, academics, and professionals seeking information in the journal’s fields of study.

2. Permanent Archiving Systems: CLOCKSS and LOCKSS

To safeguard against the potential loss or damage of digital content, ACOREANA utilizes two leading digital preservation systems: CLOCKSS and LOCKSS. These systems are vital to maintaining the integrity and availability of our published content for future generations.

CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe):

The CLOCKSS initiative is a non-profit, community-driven digital archive that aims to ensure long-term access to academic publications. CLOCKSS preserves published content by creating multiple, decentralized copies of journal articles in secure locations worldwide. In the event of an incident such as a journal ceasing publication or a catastrophic failure of the publisher’s infrastructure, CLOCKSS can “trigger” access to the archived content, making it freely available to all readers.

  • How CLOCKSS Protects Content:
    • Ensures perpetual access to all published content, even if the journal or publisher experiences disruptions.
    • Maintains high-security standards for storing copies of academic research in geographically distributed locations.
    • Supports ACOREANA’s commitment to preserving the scholarly record in an open-access format.

LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe):

LOCKSS is an open-source initiative developed by Stanford University Libraries that preserves digital content by using a distributed network of preservation nodes. Each node stores a copy of ACOREANA’s content, ensuring redundancy and protection against data loss. LOCKSS operates on the principle that having multiple copies of content across independent institutions increases the likelihood of its preservation in the long term.

  • How LOCKSS Benefits ACOREANA:
    • Protects against content loss due to hardware failure, hacking, or other disruptions by storing multiple copies of ACOREANA’s archives.
    • Participating libraries can automatically repair any damaged or missing content using LOCKSS’ decentralized system.
    • Ensures the continuous availability of research to scholars, libraries, and the broader academic community.

Through the implementation of CLOCKSS and LOCKSS, ACOREANA guarantees that all published content is securely archived and can be recovered in the event of any unforeseen disruptions. This commitment helps ensure the longevity of the scholarly work published in our journal and the integrity of the academic record.

3. Why Indexing and Archiving Matter

The combination of robust indexing and archiving systems benefits both authors and readers by:

  • Enhancing Discoverability: Indexing in renowned databases like Web of Science, ERIH PLUS, and DOAJ significantly increases the visibility of published articles. Researchers from all over the world can easily find and access ACOREANA’s content, leading to more citations and greater academic impact.
  • Securing Long-Term Access: Through CLOCKSS and LOCKSS, we guarantee that ACOREANA’s scholarly articles will remain accessible, even if the journal or its publisher faces technical or financial challenges. This long-term preservation ensures that important scientific research will not be lost to future generations.
  • Supporting Open Access: As an open-access journal, ACOREANA believes in providing unrestricted access to high-quality research. By working with organizations like DOAJ and preservation initiatives like CLOCKSS, we ensure that our content remains freely available to the academic community and the public alike, helping bridge the gap between research and practical applications.
  • Maintaining Academic Integrity: ACOREANA’s inclusion in these databases and archiving systems reflects our commitment to academic excellence and transparency. Researchers, authors, and readers can trust that our journal adheres to rigorous standards of scholarly communication and content preservation.

4. How to Access Archived Content

Readers can access ACOREANA’s archived content directly through our journal’s website or via the databases in which we are indexed. For long-term preservation, all articles remain accessible through CLOCKSS and LOCKSS repositories, ensuring that ACOREANA’s contributions to interdisciplinary research are preserved indefinitely.

If you wish to access a particular article, simply visit our Archive Section or consult the relevant indexing database (such as Web of Science or DOAJ) for direct links to ACOREANA’s content.

5. Our Commitment to Preservation and Accessibility

At ACOREANA, we are committed to ensuring that all research published under our journal remains discoverable, accessible, and secure for the foreseeable future. By indexing our content in leading academic databases and implementing state-of-the-art archiving systems, we actively contribute to the global dissemination of knowledge and the preservation of the academic record.

We believe that every piece of research published in ACOREANA plays a vital role in advancing science, and we take every measure to ensure that it remains accessible to scholars, educators, policymakers, and the public.

For more information about our indexing and archiving policies, or if you have any questions about accessing archived content, please feel free to contact our editorial team.