Archiving Policy

The Journal of Empirical Economics and Multidisciplinary Methods (JEEMM) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published articles. The journal follows a robust archiving policy to ensure that its content remains accessible to researchers, practitioners, and scholars worldwide.

1. Open Access Archiving:
   JEEMM adheres to an open-access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to the public. The full-text content, including all original research articles, reviews, and other materials, is archived and accessible on the journal’s website and through various third-party repositories.

2. Digital Preservation:
   JEEMM utilizes digital preservation techniques to ensure that its content is securely stored and accessible over the long term. The journal partners with external trusted platforms such as the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and Portico for digital preservation and to guarantee long-term access to its content, even in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

3. DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Assignment:
   Each article published in JEEMM is assigned a unique DOI to facilitate its tracking and citation across platforms. The DOI ensures that the article remains permanently linked to its digital identity, providing secure access to the content in perpetuity.

4. Institutional Repository Policy:
   Authors are encouraged to deposit their published articles in their respective institutional repositories or other public archives. This ensures broader accessibility and helps increase the reach of the journal’s content. JEEMM permits authors to archive the final accepted version of their manuscripts in their institutional repositories after publication.

5. Compliance with Funding Agency Policies:
   JEEMM adheres to the archiving requirements of major funding bodies and research institutions, allowing for immediate deposit of published research outputs in open-access repositories, in compliance with the policies of agencies such as the European Union Horizon 2020 and National Institutes of Health (NIH).

6. Retention and Backup:
   JEEMM ensures that all journal content is securely backed up in multiple locations. Articles are stored in a secure database with regular backups to mitigate risks related to data loss, ensuring access to all content published in the journal.

7. Changes to the Archiving Policy:
   JEEMM reserves the right to update its archiving policy to align with best practices, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements. Any changes to the policy will be communicated to authors, readers, and stakeholders promptly.