Archived Policy

Frontiers in Multidisciplinary Studies (FMS) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content. To achieve this, we have established a comprehensive archiving policy that guarantees the sustainability and easy access of all journal articles, even after their initial publication. This policy is in line with best practices for open-access journals, ensuring that the research published in FMS remains accessible to scholars and the public indefinitely.

1. Digital Preservation and Archiving

All articles published in FMS are deposited in a number of trusted, long-term digital repositories to ensure their preservation and continued accessibility. These repositories include:

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

  • CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS Network)

  • Internet Archive

  • Other international digital libraries as appropriate.

These platforms are designed to store and protect the journal’s articles from potential loss, making them easily accessible for future generations of researchers and practitioners.

2. Self-Archiving

In addition to the external repositories, authors are encouraged to self-archive their accepted versions (preprints, postprints, or final published versions) in institutional repositories or subject-specific archives. This practice is intended to enhance the visibility and accessibility of research outputs. Authors are permitted to upload their work to any platform that aligns with the journal’s open-access policy, ensuring the widest possible dissemination of knowledge.

3. Permanent DOI Links

Each article published in FMS is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI), which provides a permanent, persistent link to the article’s location on the web. This ensures that even if the journal's website changes or content is moved, the article can still be reliably located and accessed.

4. Retention Period

The content of FMS is preserved permanently, ensuring that all published material remains accessible to readers indefinitely. We do not impose any embargo periods on articles, meaning all content is available immediately upon publication.

5. Access to Archived Content

The archived content is available to all users free of charge as per our open-access policy. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can access, read, and download the articles from the journal's archives without restrictions, ensuring that knowledge remains freely available to researchers, educators, and the public.

6. Update and Revisions Policy

In the event of corrections, updates, or retractions to published articles, FMS will clearly mark these changes in the archived versions, while maintaining a transparent record of the original content and the reasons for any changes. This ensures the integrity and accuracy of the research within the archives.

7. Backup and Redundancy

We maintain a robust backup system that regularly archives all content from the journal’s platform. These backups are stored in multiple locations to safeguard against data loss or unforeseen technical issues.