Archiving Policy

Archiving Policy for Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence Research

Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence Research is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of the scientific content we publish. Our archiving policy is designed to maintain the integrity and availability of research articles while ensuring that all content is preserved in a secure and accessible manner for future generations.

1. Preservation of Published Articles

All articles published in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence Research are deposited in multiple trusted digital archives to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility. These repositories are established to safeguard against data loss and ensure the continued availability of published research.

  • Primary Archiving Partners: We collaborate with reputable digital archiving services to maintain the longevity and integrity of published content, including:
    • CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
    • Portico
    • PubMed Central (for relevant articles)
    • Institutional Repositories (depending on the institution and the article’s relevance)

These platforms provide a secure and reliable mechanism for ensuring that the content remains available indefinitely.

2. Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

Each article published in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence Research is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI). This DOI provides a persistent link to the article, ensuring easy access to the content even as URLs change over time. The DOI ensures that articles can be cited and accessed with certainty and long-term validity.

3. Open Access and Self-Archiving

As an open-access journal, all articles published in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence Research are freely available to the public. Authors retain the copyright to their work and are encouraged to self-archive their published manuscripts. This may include uploading them to personal or institutional repositories, subject to the journal’s self-archiving policy.

  • Postprint Archiving: Authors may deposit the final published version (after peer review and acceptance) in institutional or personal repositories following an embargo period, as defined by the journal's copyright policy.

4. Backup and Security

The preservation of all articles is carried out in a manner that ensures the content remains accessible and secure. Articles are stored in multiple geographically distributed data centers, utilizing high-end encryption and security protocols to safeguard the integrity of the published content.

  • Backup Procedures: Our archiving systems are set up with redundant backup systems that ensure no data is lost and that articles can be restored if needed.

5. Content Accessibility

All published articles are made available for free through the journal’s website and through participating archiving partners. This ensures that the content is accessible to a global audience, including researchers, institutions, and the general public. Articles are available in both HTML and PDF formats, and the content is optimized for various platforms, ensuring accessibility for readers with disabilities.

  • Long-Term Access: Articles remain publicly accessible after publication, with no barriers to accessing the full-text versions of the content.

6. Long-Term Access and Updates

We regularly assess and update our archiving practices to align with the evolving standards in digital preservation and open-access publishing. The archiving policy may be revised to ensure compatibility with new technologies and preservation techniques.

7. Archiving for Authors and Institutions

Authors are encouraged to ensure that their work is archived in accordance with their institution’s repository guidelines. Additionally, Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence Research supports authors in ensuring that their publications are preserved in a way that meets the open-access requirements of their institutions or funding agencies.

  • Institutional Repository Compliance: Authors may work with their institutions to upload their research, ensuring that any institutional or funding body requirements regarding archiving are met.

8. Archiving for Third-Party Providers

We collaborate with third-party organizations to enhance the preservation and visibility of articles. These third-party providers are carefully selected for their expertise in digital preservation and long-term access to scholarly content.