ARCHIVING POLICY

Purpose
The Nwerash International Journal of Islamic Thought (NIJIT) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of all published content, including research articles, reviews, and supplementary materials.

Scope
This policy applies to all digital and print content published by NIJIT and covers authors, editors, reviewers, and technical staff involved in the journal’s publication process.

Archiving Systems
To guarantee permanent accessibility, NIJIT archives its published content in recognized and trusted digital repositories and preservation networks such as:

LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS)

PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

Institutional repositories and indexing databases where applicable.

Backups and Preservation

All journal content is stored securely on the OJS system with regular digital backups.

Metadata, including author information, keywords, and DOIs, is preserved to enhance discoverability.

Access and Availability

Archived materials remain freely accessible under the journal’s open access policy.

No digital material is removed once published; it remains part of the permanent scholarly record.

Retention and Disposal
NIJIT retains all published content indefinitely. The journal does not permit deletion or disposal of any published digital content.