Archive Policy

The Journal of Integrated Agriculture and Forest Sciences (NILAFO) implements an Archive Policy to ensure the long-term preservation, integrity, and accessibility of all published content.

Digital Preservation

NILAFO employs reliable digital archiving strategies to guarantee the long-term preservation of published articles. All content is stored in secure digital repositories designed to prevent data loss, corruption, or unauthorized modification.

Accessibility

All articles published in NILAFO are made freely and permanently accessible to the public immediately upon publication. In line with open-access principles, the journal ensures that no financial, legal, or technical barriers restrict access to its content.

Metadata Archiving

Comprehensive metadata for each published article is systematically archived to support accurate indexing, discoverability, and citation tracking. Archived metadata include, but are not limited to, author names, institutional affiliations, article titles, abstracts, keywords, and publication dates.

Version Control

NILAFO maintains clear version control for all published articles to accurately record revisions, corrections, and updates. This practice ensures transparency, accountability, and trust in the scholarly record.

Backup and Recovery

Regular backup procedures are implemented to protect archived content from potential data loss. Robust recovery systems are in place to restore content in the event of technical failures or unforeseen circumstances.

Compliance

The Archive Policy of NILAFO adheres to international standards and best practices in digital archiving and scholarly preservation, ensuring the long-term reliability and integrity of the journal’s published content.