Archiving Policy

The Journal of Carcinogenesis Research (JCR) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of all published scholarly content. In line with internationally recognized best practices for digital archiving, JCR employs a comprehensive, multi-tiered strategy designed to safeguard the scholarly record:

LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

JCR’s digital content is supported by decentralized archival mechanisms that align with the LOCKSS framework, ensuring the creation of multiple distributed copies across participating institutions. This approach provides a resilient safeguard against technical failures, data corruption, or unforeseen disruptions, preserving the integrity and retrievability of scholarly content over the long term.

CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS)

In addition, JCR implements preservation strategies in accordance with the principles of CLOCKSS, enabling controlled, permanent archival of published material. These measures are designed to maintain uninterrupted access to the scholarly record even in the event of catastrophic failure or discontinuation of the journal platform, ensuring continuity and compliance with globally recognized preservation standards.

PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

All published material is systematically archived within the PKP Preservation Network. This ensures redundancy, persistent accessibility, and enhanced discoverability of articles, fully supporting open-access principles and the long-term availability of research outputs.

CrossRef DOI Registration

Each article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via CrossRef. This persistent identifier guarantees reliable citation, discoverability, and direct access to content even if journal URLs or platforms are updated over time.

Self-Archiving Policy

JCR supports lawful self-archiving of scholarly work under the following conditions:

• Preprints: May be shared in non-commercial repositories with proper attribution to JCR.
• Accepted Manuscripts: May be archived in institutional or subject-specific repositories with citation to the final published version.
• Published PDFs: Retention is permitted for personal or non-commercial purposes only; redistribution for commercial purposes is prohibited.

Through these layered and legally sound archiving practices, the Journal of Carcinogenesis Research ensures that all published content is permanently preserved, accessible, and compliant with recognized digital preservation standards, meeting the expectations of indexing agencies and the broader research community.