Policy

1. Commitment to Preservation

ASSAJ is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published articles and associated data. We understand the importance of providing researchers with reliable and consistent access to scholarly information and data for future generations.

2. Archiving Methods

3. Embargo Period and Access

4. Data Archiving Standards

ASSAJ encourages authors to follow recognized data archiving standards for their associated data sets. This promotes data quality, ensures discoverability, and facilitates reuse by other researchers. We recommend guidelines such as those provided by the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) or the Dataverse Project.

5. Collaboration and Partnerships

ASSAJ actively collaborates with other archival institutions and initiatives to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly data. We participate in national and international efforts to develop best practices for data archiving and sharing.

6. Access and Availability

ASSAJ aims to provide continuous and reliable access to all archived materials. However, unforeseen circumstances might temporarily disrupt access. We will make every effort to restore access as quickly as possible and communicate any outages or issues on the journal website.

7. Review and Updating

This Archiving Policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, best practices, and user needs. The updated policy will be posted on the journal website.

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