Evidence Based Health Policy,

Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy

The Journal of Evidence-Based Health Policy, Management & Economics (JEBHPME) is committed to preserving its published scholarly content and maintaining long-term access to its articles. The journal recognizes the importance of digital preservation in protecting the scholarly record and ensuring the continued availability of published research.

1. Online Archiving and Access
All articles published in JEBHPME are archived on the journal's official website and remain freely accessible to readers. The journal maintains an online archive of its published articles, including issues and articles dating back to the beginning of the journal's publication history.
The journal also maintains copies of published articles in PDF format and their corresponding original manuscript files to support the preservation and retrieval of scholarly content.

2. Digital Backup and Data Security
To reduce the risk of data loss and ensure the continuity of access to published content, JEBHPME maintains multiple copies of its digital files and website content.
The journal's website and associated files are backed up on a monthly basis. Backup copies are stored on a server separate from the primary website server to reduce the risk of data loss resulting from technical failures or server-related incidents.
The journal's backup and data preservation activities are supported by the Information Technology Department of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and the journal's website service provider, Yektaweb.

3. Preservation of Manuscript Files
The journal maintains copies of the original manuscript files and final published PDF versions of articles. These files are retained by the journal's editorial office as an additional preservation measure.
The website service provider and the university's relevant technical units also support the maintenance and backup of the journal's digital content, providing additional protection against accidental loss or technical disruption.

4. Responsibilities for Digital Preservation
Responsibility for maintaining and protecting the journal's digital content is shared among the relevant parties:

• Information Technology Department of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences: Supports server maintenance, data backup, and technical protection of digital content.

• Website Service Provider (Yektaweb): Supports website maintenance and the preservation and backup of website content.

• Journal Editorial Office: Maintains copies of original manuscript files and published PDF articles and supports the organization and preservation of the journal's publication records.

5. Continuity of Access and Recovery
In the event of website failure, server disruption, or accidental data loss, the journal will coordinate with the university's Information Technology Department and its website service provider to restore website content and maintain access to published articles, using available backup copies and archived manuscript files.
The journal aims to ensure that previously published articles remain accessible even if technical changes, website migration, or other operational disruptions occur.

6. Long-term Digital Preservation
JEBHPME is committed to strengthening its long-term digital preservation practices and maintaining the integrity and accessibility of its published scholarly content.
The journal periodically reviews its archiving and backup arrangements and may consider participation in recognized digital preservation services or networks, such as LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, or the PKP Preservation Network, subject to their availability and the journal's technical and administrative arrangements.
The journal will update this policy as its digital preservation infrastructure and practices develop.