Archiving and Preservation Policy
International Journal of Molecular Oncology (IJMO)
The International Journal of Molecular Oncology (IJMO) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, integrity, and accessibility of all published scholarly content. The journal recognizes the importance of maintaining a permanent scholarly record and has established archiving and preservation practices to safeguard published articles against data loss, technological change, and discontinuation of services.
Digital Archiving
All articles published in IJMO are securely archived in recognized digital repositories and preservation systems. These archiving mechanisms ensure continued access to journal content even in the event of website failure or journal cessation.
Preservation Strategy
IJMO follows best practices in digital preservation, including:
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Regular backup of published content and associated metadata
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Storage of articles in standardized and widely supported digital formats
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Use of persistent identifiers to ensure reliable access and citation
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Protection of archived content from unauthorized alteration
Self-Archiving Policy
Authors publishing in the International Journal of Molecular Oncology are permitted and encouraged to archive the final published version of their articles in:
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Institutional repositories
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Personal or departmental websites
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Subject-based or funding agency repositories
Authors must ensure that the archived version includes proper citation and acknowledgment of the original publication in IJMO.
Access and Availability
In accordance with the journal’s open-access policy, all archived articles remain freely accessible to readers worldwide. There are no restrictions on access to archived content.
Metadata Preservation
The journal preserves comprehensive metadata for all published articles, including titles, abstracts, author details, keywords, and publication information, to support discoverability, indexing, and long-term retrieval.
Content Integrity and Version Control
IJMO maintains the integrity of the scholarly record by clearly documenting and permanently linking any corrections, updates, expressions of concern, or retractions to the original published articles.
Policy Review and Updates
The International Journal of Molecular Oncology periodically reviews and updates its archiving and preservation practices to align with evolving technologies, publishing standards, and best practices in scholarly communication.
Commitment to Long-Term Access
Through its archiving and preservation policy, IJMO affirms its commitment to ensuring permanent access to published research and supporting the continuity of scientific knowledge in molecular oncology and precision medicine.
