Archiving Policy

The Frontiers in Chemistry, Materials, and Catalysis journal likely follows a comprehensive archiving policy to ensure the preservation and long-term accessibility of its published content. While specific details can vary by publisher and journal, here’s an overview of what such an archiving policy might typically include:

1. Digital Preservation:

   • The journal probably uses established digital archiving systems such as CLOCKSS or Portico. These systems ensure that the journal's content remains accessible and preserved in a digital format, safeguarding against potential issues such as technological obsolescence or the journal ceasing operation.

2. Institutional Repositories:

   • Authors might be encouraged or allowed to deposit their published articles in institutional repositories, often after an embargo period, if applicable. This can help increase the accessibility and visibility of their work.

3. Personal and Scholarly Websites:

   • After an embargo period, authors are often permitted to archive a version of their article (usually the accepted manuscript post-peer review and before final typesetting) on personal or departmental websites.

4. Compliance with Open Access Mandates:

   • The journal’s archiving policy might also include provisions to comply with open access mandates from funding agencies or academic institutions, which sometimes require deposited versions in specific repositories to ensure public access.

5. Long-Term Accessibility:

   • The policy should detail efforts to maintain the accessibility and usability of digital content over the long term, specifying the formats and quality standards that will be upheld to ensure continued access.