Archiving & Preservation

The Journal of Hypermedia & Technology-Enhanced Learning (J-HyTEL) is committed to permanently archiving published articles through independent efforts by administrators and collaborations with partner organizations.

Article Digital Archive

Local Storage

J-HyTEL securely stores all published articles on multiple systems, including the J-HyTEL servers, computers of the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, and Copy Editor, two portable archive hard drives, and cloud storage services such as Google Drive, in both Docx and PDF formats. This decentralized approach ensures redundancy and enhances the durability of archived content.

Self-Archiving

J-HyTEL supports self-archiving by authors. Authors are encouraged to upload the final published version of their article to personal or institutional repositories immediately after publication, with full bibliographic details for citation.

Indexing

J-HyTEL’s abstracting and indexing services make essential metadata and full-text articles widely accessible. Each J-HyTEL article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via CrossRef, ensuring its accessibility and preservation. All articles are archived in Docx and PDF formats, with metadata provided in compliance with Open Archives Initiative (OAI) protocols for seamless integration with digital archives worldwide.

Preservation via PKP Preservation Network (PN) and LOCKSS

PKP Preservation Network (PN)

J-HyTEL participates in the PKP Preservation Network (PN, which provides free preservation services for OJS journals. The PKP PN securely stores all content published in J-HyTEL, ensuring long-term access. Content archived in the PKP PN system remains accessible to participating libraries and repositories.

LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

J-HyTEL participates in the LOCKSSprogram, which securely archives published content across multiple participating libraries. LOCKSS guarantees the preservation of journal content, even in the event of server failure or journal discontinuation. The LOCKSS Publisher Manifest facilitates content distribution to libraries and repositories, ensuring the security and accessibility of J-HyTEL’s articles.

Website Archive

J-HyTEL’s website, including all electronic content (manuscripts, issues, and related materials), is securely stored on three separate servers. The primary server remains online and accessible, with two additional backup servers available to maintain accessibility in case of failure. If the primary server fails, a backup server can be activated within 24-36 hours to restore access.

If the Journal Stops Publishing

J-HyTEL intends to continue publication indefinitely. However, should unforeseen circumstances lead to the journal ceasing publication, LOCKSS will ensure that all published manuscripts remain securely archived and accessible through participating libraries. This decentralized system helps guarantee long-term access and preservation of J-HyTEL content, regardless of operational changes.

Compliance with COPE Guidelines

In line with COPE’s ethical guidelines, J-HyTEL is committed to responsible and transparent archiving practices, ensuring that all published research remains accessible to the scholarly community over the long term. We ensure that:

  • Transparency: J-HyTEL’s archiving practices are clearly documented and accessible to authors, readers, and researchers.
  • Data Integrity: In support of COPE’s data integrity principles, J-HyTEL ensures all published data remains authentic, unaltered, and securely accessible.
  • Ethical Archiving: All preservation processes respect ethical standards and the confidentiality of authors’ work, adhering to best practices in academic publishing.

J-HyTEL ensures that our journal content is preserved in a manner that upholds the highest ethical publishing standards, providing enduring access to research that contributes to advancements in educational technology and computer science applications.