Digital preservation policy

Journal of Food Science and Gastronomy implements a range of measures to ensure the digital preservation of its content, following recognized standards and best practices. Through these initiatives, the journal guarantees permanent access to and integrity of published articles, promoting long-term preservation and facilitating open access for the scientific community.

Storage in multiple locations

  • Local backup: A complete backup of all journal files (articles, metadata, and editorial documentation) is maintained on secure institutional servers and external storage devices.

  • Cloud backup: Periodic backups are performed using cloud storage services to ensure content recovery in case of incidents.

  • Use of the LOCKSS system: The journal uses the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system for the storage, preservation, restoration, and distribution of content among participating libraries, creating permanent archives for conservation purposes. This technology guarantees the integrity and long-term availability of content.

Use of the Open Journal Systems platform

  • The journal uses Open Journal Systems (OJS) as its editorial management system, enabling periodic export of content and metadata in standard formats (XML, PDF, HTML).

  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN): Through this system, the journal ensures that content remains accessible over the long term, even if publication ceases or the website becomes unavailable. PKP PN provides free digital preservation services to journals using OJS by creating multiple copies in different locations to ensure preservation.

Archiving in Open Access repositories

  • Published articles are deposited in open-access platforms such as Zenodo, which provides reliable long-term storage and access to digital objects.

  • The journal also encourages author self-archiving, allowing the storage of final corrected versions of articles in PDF, HTML, and XML formats in institutional or subject repositories.

Standard file formats

  • Content is published in widely used and preservation-friendly formats such as PDF/A for texts and XML for metadata.

  • The use of proprietary formats that could hinder future access or migration is avoided.

Community-based preservation

  • The journal participates in the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), a free service provided by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) to journals using OJS, ensuring long-term availability and preservation of content.

  • Collaboration with libraries and academic institutions is encouraged to share resources and best practices in digital preservation.

Monitoring and technological updates

  • The editorial team periodically reviews digital preservation technologies and standards and updates processes in line with international best practices.

  • The preservation policy is reviewed annually to ensure effectiveness and relevance.

Permanent access to content

  • The journal guarantees that all published articles will remain accessible through its website, even in the event of editorial activity interruption.

  • If the journal ceases publication, efforts will be made to transfer content to an institution or repository that ensures continued preservation and access.

Awareness and training

  • The editorial team receives periodic training in digital preservation practices and backup management.

  • Authors and readers are encouraged to recognize the importance of open access and the preservation of scientific knowledge.

Hosting on Dialnet

  • The journal ensures immediate availability of full-text articles by hosting PDF files on the Dialnet server, promoting sustainable open access for the scientific and academic community.