Preservation and Archiving Policy

Our Commitment

The Annals of Advances in Chemistry (AAC) ensures that all published content is preserved and remains accessible in perpetuity. We collaborate with established digital preservation services and institutional repositories to maintain the integrity, discoverability, and security of scholarly records.

Archiving Services

• Portico – Trusted digital preservation service for long-term content storage and disaster recovery.
• PKP PLN – Open Journal System-based preservation network available to journals using the OJS platform.

Repository Inclusion

AAC articles are deposited and indexed in global repositories and discovery services to ensure persistent availability and wide reach. Metadata is consistently registered with Crossref for DOI tracking and citation linking.

• SHERPA/RoMEO – Compliance with funder and institutional repository policies
• Metadata registration via Crossref for persistent linking

Preservation Format

Articles and supplementary materials are preserved in multiple formats including PDF/A, XML (JATS), and HTML, ensuring compatibility with evolving technologies and open access standards.

Access Guarantee

In the unlikely event of journal migration, platform change, or discontinuation, all articles will remain accessible through our preservation partners. Readers and libraries are assured uninterrupted access to all AAC content.