Archiving Policy

The Journal of Central Asian Studies is committed to ensuring that all published articles remain available and accessible online for the long term. To achieve this goal, we regularly archive and preserve our content using the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system.

LOCKSS

LOCKSS is an open-source, community-based initiative that provides a reliable and sustainable way to preserve digital content. By using the LOCKSS system, Journal of Central Asian Studies  ensures that multiple copies of our published content are stored in different locations, protecting against data loss and ensuring continued access even in the event of technical issues or other disruptions.

Accessing Archived Content

To access the archived content of Journal of Central Asian Studies , please visit our LOCKSS Publisher Manifest.

Benefits of Archiving with LOCKSS

Reliability: Multiple copies of the content are stored in various locations, ensuring that the data remains safe and retrievable even if one or more copies are lost.
Sustainability: The LOCKSS system provides a sustainable solution for digital preservation, ensuring that the content remains accessible over the long term.
Accessibility: Archived content is easily accessible to readers, researchers, and the broader academic community, supporting the ongoing dissemination of knowledge.
Commitment to Digital Preservation

Our commitment to digital preservation reflects our dedication to maintaining the integrity and accessibility of the scholarly work published in Journal of Central Asian Studies. By participating in the LOCKSS program, we ensure that our articles remain a valuable and enduring resource for future generations of researchers and scholars.