Archiving Policy

Archiving policy for the Al-Salihat:

  • Purpose: The purpose of this archiving policy is to ensure that the articles published in Al-Salihat are preserved and accessible for future generations.
  • Scope: This policy applies to all articles published in Al-Salihat, regardless of the volume, issue, or year of publication.
  • Responsibilities: The following entities are responsible for the archiving of Al-Salihat articles:
    • The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for ensuring that all articles are archived in a timely manner.
    • The Publisher is responsible for providing the necessary resources and infrastructure for archiving the articles.
    • The Archivist is responsible for maintaining the archive and ensuring that the articles are accessible to the public.
  • Procedures: The following procedures will be used for archiving Al-Salihat articles:
    • The Editor-in-Chief will upload all articles to the journal's website within one month of publication.
    • The Publisher will provide the Editor-in-Chief with a secure server for storing the articles.
    • The Archivist will regularly back up the articles and ensure that they are accessible in the event of a disaster.
  • Access: The articles in the Al-Salihat archive will be freely accessible to the public.
  • Retention: The articles in the Al-Salihat archive will be retained indefinitely.

This archiving policy will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the needs of the journal and its readers.

In addition to the above, the following specific guidelines will be followed for archiving Al-Salihat articles:

  • The articles will be archived in PDF format.
  • The articles will be tagged with the following metadata:
    • Volume
    • Issue
    • Article number
    • Title
    • Authors
    • Abstract
    • Keywords
  • The articles will be indexed in major academic databases.
  • The articles will be made available through open access channels.

This archiving policy is intended to ensure that the articles published in Al-Salihat are preserved and accessible for future generations. It is also intended to make the journal's research output more visible and accessible to the public.