Archiving Policy

Archiving Policy for the Central Asia Science and Business Review (CASBR)

The Central Asia Science and Business Review (CASBR) is dedicated to the long-term preservation and accessibility of the scholarly research it publishes. Our archiving policy is designed to ensure that all articles remain available to the academic community, researchers, and the public for future reference and use.

Key Aspects of Our Archiving Policy:

1. Digital Archiving:

  • All articles published in CASBR are archived digitally, including the final published versions of manuscripts and any supplementary materials.
  • Digital archiving ensures that content remains secure and accessible even as physical mediums or technologies evolve.

2. Access and Retrieval:

  • Archived articles are stored in a manner that allows unrestricted access and easy retrieval, ensuring that authors, researchers, and the public can access past articles without subscription fees or paywalls.
  • The integrity of the archived files is routinely checked to ensure they remain free from corruption and are fully readable.

3. Redundancy:

  • To protect against data loss, all articles are stored in multiple redundant locations.
  • This multi-site storage approach guarantees the security of content even in cases of disaster or technical failure at one location.

4. Compliance with Standards:

  • CASBR’s archiving strategy aligns with international standards and best practices for digital preservation.
  • Archiving procedures are regularly reviewed and updated to remain compatible with technological advancements and industry norms.

5. Collaboration with Libraries and Repositories:

  • CASBR collaborates with institutional and national libraries as well as digital repositories to enhance the preservation and accessibility of its content.
  • Copies of CASBR publications are deposited in trusted repositories to ensure their long-term stability and availability.

6. Continued Accessibility:

  • CASBR is committed to maintaining the accessibility of published articles indefinitely, ensuring the ongoing utility and relevance of the research it publishes.

7. Handling Format Changes:

  • In the event of changes in digital formats or technological standards, CASBR will migrate archived content to current formats to maintain accessibility and usability.

This robust archiving policy reflects CASBR’s commitment to safeguarding scholarly research for future generations, ensuring its availability for ongoing academic and societal contributions.