Policy
"The Research of Medical Science Review" recognizes the importance of long-term preservation and accessibility of published research for the advancement of medical science. This policy outlines the procedures for archiving published content and ensuring its continued availability to researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all content published in "The Research of Medical Science Review," including:
- Original research articles
- Review articles
- Editorials
- Letters to the editor
- Supplementary materials
3. Archiving Methods
- Internal Archiving: All published content will be archived indefinitely on the journal's website and available through a dedicated archive section. The archived content will be maintained in its original format, including metadata, figures, and tables.
- External Archiving: The journal will deposit all published content in at least one external, long-term digital repository, such as PubMed Central or LOCKSS. This ensures additional redundancy and preservation in case of unforeseen circumstances.
4. Accessibility
- All archived content will be accessible to the public, free of charge, unless otherwise specified by copyright restrictions.
- The journal will work to ensure the long-term accessibility of archived content by maintaining compatible formats and metadata standards.
5. Author Rights
Authors retain the copyright to their work, but grant the journal the right to publish and archive it. Authors are encouraged to deposit their work in their institutional repositories or personal websites, following the journal's open access policy.
6. Review and Updates
This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, best practices, and relevant regulations.
