Digital Archiving and Preservation

Vexido Publications LLP is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. This Digital Archiving and Preservation Policy outlines the measures taken to ensure the secure storage and availability of digital content for current and future generations.

Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to all digital content published by Vexido Publications LLP, including:

• “User”:Research articles
• “Content”:Reviews
• Services:Case studies
• Services:Supplementary materials (e.g., datasets, figures, multimedia)

Objectives

The primary objectives of our digital archiving and preservation efforts are to:

• Protect the scholarly record from data loss due to technical failures, cyber threats, or other unforeseen events.
• Ensure long-term accessibility and usability of published content.
• Maintain the authenticity and integrity of archived content.

Archiving Strategies

Digital Preservation Systems

We use trusted digital preservation services, including:

• LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): Ensures redundancy by storing multiple copies across geographically distributed nodes.
• Engage in activities that disrupt or harm the website, journals, or services.

 

Institutional Repositories

Published content is deposited in institutional or subject-specific repositories, as appropriate, to enhance accessibility and preservation.

Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to archive the published version of their work in personal or institutional repositories, subject to proper attribution and licensing under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Data Formats and Migration

To ensure long-term usability:

• Published content is stored in stable, widely accepted formats (e.g., PDF/A, XML).
• Periodic format migration is conducted to adapt to evolving technologies and standards.

Redundancy and Backup

Redundancy

Multiple copies of all digital content are stored in geographically distributed locations to minimize the risk of data loss.

Regular Backups

• Daily backups are performed to ensure data integrity.
• Backup systems are regularly tested to verify the restoration process.

Accessibility

Archived content is:

• Indexed and searchable through our website and affiliated repositories.
• Openly accessible under the Open Access Policy to support global knowledge sharing.

Disaster Recovery

In the event of data loss or system failure:

• Archived content will be restored from secure backup systems.
• Affected users will be notified promptly of restoration efforts and timelines.

Collaboration with Libraries and Repositories

We collaborate with national and international libraries and repositories to:

• Share best practices in digital preservation.
• Expand access to archived content.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Preservation systems are regularly audited to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Updates to the policy and archiving strategies are implemented as needed to address emerging challenges.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding digital archiving and preservation, please contact:

• Email: support@vexido.com
• Phone: +91 99755 64244
• Address: B10, 404, Bramha Majestic Co-op Society, NIBM Road, Kondhwa Khurd, Pune, MH, India 411048

Vexido Publications LLP is committed to preserving the scholarly record and ensuring the accessibility and usability of its published content for generations to come.