Archived Policy

The Insights Sustainable Engineering Practices Journal (ISEP) is committed to ensuring that all of its published content is permanently accessible, discoverable, and preserved for future use. This policy outlines the procedures and standards for archiving published articles and ensuring long-term availability.

Key Aspects of the Archived Policy:

  1. Permanent Availability:

    • All articles published in ISEP are permanently archived and remain accessible online. Once an article is published, it becomes part of the journal’s permanent record, ensuring its long-term availability and accessibility to researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field of sustainable engineering.

  2. Digital Archiving:

    • ISEP follows industry-standard digital preservation practices to ensure the longevity and stability of its content. The journal partners with trusted archiving services to secure its articles in reputable repositories, ensuring that the content is safely stored and can be accessed even as technology evolves.
    • Articles are stored in widely recognized academic databases, such as Google Scholar, institutional repositories, and other specialized archives, ensuring broad visibility and discoverability.

  3. No Removal of Published Articles:

    • Once an article has been published, it is considered part of the journal’s permanent academic record. ISEP follows a no removal policy, meaning that articles will not be deleted or retracted except in exceptional cases, such as serious ethical issues (e.g., plagiarism or data falsification).
    • In cases where an article is retracted due to misconduct or errors, a retraction notice will be issued, and the retraction will be clearly linked to the original article for full transparency.

  4. Retention of Published Content:

    • ISEP ensures that all published articles, including their supplementary materials, remain accessible indefinitely. The content will continue to be freely available as part of ISEP’s open-access commitment, with no restrictions on access once published.
    • This policy aligns with ISEP’s mission to foster the global dissemination of knowledge and research on sustainable engineering practices.

  5. Metadata and Discoverability:

    • All published articles in ISEP include comprehensive metadata (e.g., title, authors, abstract, keywords, and citations), which facilitates searchability and improves discoverability in academic search engines and digital repositories.
    • Metadata is stored alongside the full text to ensure that the content is easy to find and link to, which helps increase its citation and visibility.

  6. Indexing and Access:

    • ISEP is indexed in major academic databases and repositories, such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and other relevant platforms, which enhance the discoverability and citation of published research. This ensures that ISEP articles remain easily accessible to researchers, educators, and professionals in the field of sustainable engineering.

  7. Updates and Corrections:

    • If an error is discovered in a published article, ISEP will allow authors to submit corrections or updates to the article. These corrections will be published with a clear explanation and linked to the original article. The original article will remain accessible along with the correction notice.
    • This policy ensures that the scientific record remains accurate and up-to-date.

  8. Preservation of Data and Supplementary Materials:

    • ISEP aims to ensure that any supplementary materials or data associated with an article (e.g., datasets, figures, and appendices) are also permanently archived. This enhances the reproducibility and long-term usability of the published research.

  9. Access to Archived Content:

    • All archived content in ISEP remains freely accessible via the journal’s website and academic repositories. This ensures that future generations of researchers can access and build upon the research published in ISEP.

  10. Environmental and Sustainability Considerations:

    • As a journal dedicated to sustainability, ISEP follows environmentally responsible practices by focusing on digital archives instead of printed copies, reducing paper usage, and promoting eco-friendly access to scholarly content.

By adhering to this archived policy, Insights Sustainable Engineering Practices Journal ensures the long-term preservation, accessibility, and visibility of its published content. This commitment supports the global academic community and promotes the dissemination of research that addresses critical sustainability challenges in engineering.