DIGITAL PRESERVATION POLICY

In order to ensure long-term accessibility and preservation of its published content, Transdisciplinary Health: Research and Practice employs a comprehensive set of digital preservation strategies, including:

• Regular data backups: Periodic backups of journal files and servers are conducted to prevent data loss.

• Editorial system updates: The Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform is continuously updated to avoid technological obsolescence, with plans in place for future migration if necessary.

• DOI assignment: Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring traceability and permanent access over time.

• Multi-format storage: Articles are preserved in various formats such as PDF, HTML, and XML-JATS to facilitate long-term readability and use.

• Reduced technological dependence: Technical procedures are thoroughly documented to support long-term sustainability even in the face of system changes.

• Active preservation methods: Techniques such as data migration, software preservation, and digital archaeology are applied to safeguard content integrity and accessibility.

Additionally, the journal participates in trusted preservation networks such as LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and PKP-PLN (Public Knowledge Project – Private LOCKSS Network). These initiatives store content across multiple library nodes, ensuring data recovery in the event of technical failure.

Through these practices, Transdisciplinary Health: Research and Practice guarantees that its scholarly content remains accessible, intact, and protected against data loss over time.