Archiving and Preservation Policy

The Medical Journal of Public Health (MJPH) is committed to ensuring that all published research remains accessible, secure, and preserved for the long term. This Archiving and Preservation Policy explains how the journal safeguards its scholarly content so that readers, researchers, and institutions can access it both now and in the future, regardless of technological changes.

Why Archiving Matters

Scientific research forms a permanent record of human knowledge. Preserving this work prevents loss, ensures reliable citation, and enables future generations of researchers to build upon existing findings. Long-term accessibility also supports education, policy-making, and evidence-based public health practices.

How We Preserve Research

To protect published material, MJPH:

• Archives articles in durable digital formats to ensure long-term readability.
• Assigns Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to each article to provide permanent and stable links.
• Maintains secure backups to prevent data loss due to technical failures or unforeseen events.
• Preserves essential metadata (including author names, abstracts, keywords, and publication dates) to support indexing and discoverability.

PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

MJPH utilizes the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) to ensure long-term digital preservation of its content. Through this network, the journal’s published articles are securely archived in a distributed preservation system, ensuring continued access even in the event of system failures or platform changes.

Redundancy and Safety

The journal employs multiple secure storage systems and backup mechanisms to ensure that content is not dependent on a single platform or technology. This redundancy minimizes risks and guarantees continuity of access even if one system becomes unavailable.

Enhancing Discoverability

MJPH enhances the visibility and impact of published research by archiving full-text articles along with comprehensive metadata. This ensures that content is easily discoverable through libraries, indexing services, academic databases, and search engines.

Continuous Review

The journal regularly reviews and updates its archiving practices to align with current best practices and advancements in digital preservation. This ongoing commitment ensures that MJPH maintains strong, reliable, and future-ready archival systems.

This Archiving and Preservation Policy reflects MJPH’s dedication to responsible stewardship of scientific knowledge, ensuring that valuable public health research remains accessible, reliable, and impactful for years to come.