Archiving & Preservation

Archiving & Preservation

Comparative Philosophy and Religious Traditions (CPRT) is committed to ensuring the long-term accessibility, integrity, and preservation of all published content. The journal adopts internationally recognized digital archiving practices to guarantee permanent availability of scholarly materials.

1. Digital Preservation Strategy

To safeguard published articles against loss or technological obsolescence, CPRT implements a multi-layered digital preservation strategy.

The journal ensures that:

  • All articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through Crossref.
  • Metadata are deposited with Crossref to maintain persistent discoverability.
  • Published content is stored on secure servers with routine backup procedures.
  • Redundant storage systems are maintained to prevent data loss.

2. Third-Party Archiving Systems

CPRT participates in recognized digital preservation and archiving initiatives where applicable, including:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
  • Portico (where available)
  • Institutional repository archiving

These systems provide decentralized and distributed preservation mechanisms to ensure continued access even in the event of technical failure or journal discontinuation.

3. Repository Deposit and Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to deposit the final published version of their articles in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Subject-based repositories
  • National digital archives

No embargo period applies.

Articles remain accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.

4. Publisher Continuity Plan

In the unlikely event that CPRT ceases publication, the publisher will ensure that:

  • All previously published content remains accessible.
  • Digital archives are transferred to a recognized preservation system.
  • DOI resolution continues without interruption.

The publisher is committed to maintaining permanent scholarly access regardless of future operational changes.

5. Metadata and Indexing Preservation

All article metadata, including:

  • Author information
  • Abstracts
  • Keywords
  • Citation data

are deposited with recognized indexing and registration agencies to ensure long-term discoverability and interoperability.

6. Commitment to Permanent Scholarly Record

CPRT recognizes the importance of preserving the scholarly record in comparative philosophy and religious studies. The journal is dedicated to ensuring that published research remains permanently accessible to scholars, institutions, and the global academic community.