Archiving

Archiving and Indexing Plan

1. Digital Archiving Policy

The Wasit Journal of Pure Sciences (WJPS) is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content. Multiple archiving strategies are implemented to ensure permanent availability.

  • Primary Hosting: Secure hosting on the official journal website.
  • Institutional Archiving: Preservation within University of Wasit repositories.
  • Third-Party Systems: Integration with CLOCKSS.

2. Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are permitted to archive their work in various forms:

  • Published version (final PDF)

Authors must cite the original publication and include DOI and journal link.

3. Indexing Strategy

The journal is working toward inclusion in reputable indexing databases:

The journal complies with indexing standards such as peer review transparency, regular publication, and ethical publishing.

4. DOI and Metadata Policy

Each article is assigned a DOI to ensure persistent identification and citation tracking.

  • Author details and affiliations
  • Abstract and keywords
  • Structured references
  • Licensing information

5. Open Access Policy

WJPS follows a full open-access model. All articles are freely accessible without subscription or embargo, supporting global knowledge dissemination.

6. Backup and Preservation

  • Regular automated backups
  • Offsite storage
  • Content version control

7. Long-Term Development Plan

  • Indexing in Scopus and Web of Science
  • Full integration with Crossref and ORCID
  • Adoption of JATS XML publishing standards
  • Enhancing citation metrics and global collaboration