Archiving and Preservation Policy
Literature, Culture and Society (LCS) is committed to preserving the scholarly record and ensuring the long-term accessibility of published research. The journal recognizes that digital preservation is essential for supporting future research, knowledge sharing, and sustainable scholarly communication.
To achieve this objective, the journal implements appropriate digital preservation practices that safeguard published content against technological obsolescence, accidental data loss, and other risks that may affect long-term accessibility.
Where appropriate, published articles are supported through recognized digital repositories and preservation services, ensuring improved discoverability, accessibility, and citation of scholarly work.
Archiving & Preservation Measures
Secure digital storage of published articles and editorial records.
Preservation of article metadata for improved indexing and discoverability.
Assignment of persistent identifiers where applicable.
Support for institutional repositories and recognized scholarly archives.
Regular maintenance and monitoring of digital publishing platforms.
Long-term preservation practices that support research continuity.
Preservation Framework
| Preservation Area | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Published Articles | Preserve the permanent scholarly record. |
| Article Metadata | Improve indexing, discoverability, and citation. |
| Digital Backups | Protect published content against accidental data loss. |
| Persistent Identifiers | Support reliable access and long-term referencing. |
| Institutional Repositories | Enhance accessibility and long-term preservation. |
| Editorial Records | Maintain publication history and editorial documentation. |
Long-Term Accessibility
Subject to the journal's copyright and licensing policies, authors may deposit appropriate versions of their published work in institutional repositories and other recognized academic platforms where permitted.
To preserve the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record, the journal may publish corrections, editorial notices, expressions of concern, or retractions whenever necessary and in accordance with established editorial policies.
Through these preservation practices, Literature, Culture and Society is committed to ensuring the long-term availability, accessibility, and integrity of its published scholarly content.
Preservation Commitment
The journal continuously supports responsible digital preservation practices to ensure that published research remains permanently accessible, discoverable, citable, and available to the global scholarly community.
