DIGITAL PRESERVATION POLICY

In order to ensure long-term accessibility and preservation of published content, Revista Synapse Internacional (RSI) implements various digital preservation strategies:

• Regular backups: Frequent backups of the journal’s servers and files are performed to prevent data loss.

• Continuous OJS software updates: The Open Journal Systems (OJS) software is consistently maintained and updated to avoid technological obsolescence, with plans for future migrations if necessary.

• DOI assignment: Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), guaranteeing its traceability and permanent access over time.

• Storage in multiple formats: Articles are stored in various formats (PDF, HTML, XML-JATS) to facilitate accessibility and future reproduction.

• Reduction of technological dependencies: Technical procedures are thoroughly documented to ensure the long-term self-sufficiency of the preservation system.

• Active preservation strategies: Techniques such as data refreshing, technology migration, digital archaeology, and software preservation are implemented to maintain content continuity and accessibility.

Additionally, Revista Synapse Internacional (RSI) is part of the LOCKSS Private Network (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and the Public Knowledge Project - Private LOCKSS Network (PKP-PLN). These collaborative initiatives enable the decentralized storage of the journal’s content in partner libraries, ensuring recovery in case of failures in the original servers.

These measures guarantee that articles published in Revista Synapse Internacional (RSI) remain accessible, intact, and protected from data loss over time.