Archived Policy

Scientific Thought Journal (Sci. Thought J.) is committed to transparency, integrity, and maintaining the highest academic and ethical standards. Our Archived Policy ensures that past publications and content remain accessible, properly documented, and ethically managed.

1. Purpose of the Archived Policy

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • Safeguard the integrity and availability of all previously published content in Scientific Thought Journal (Sci. Thought J.).
  • Outline the process for managing and preserving older issues, articles, and supplemental materials.
  • Ensure compliance with academic standards, including citation, referencing, and proper archival methods.

2. Retention and Access

  • All issues and articles published in Scientific Thought Journal will be archived and made accessible to readers through our website and through third-party digital repositories.
  • Archived articles are available in their original published form and are not subject to change after publication. However, corrections or updates to previously published work (e.g., errata) will be noted and published with the original article.
  • Content will be retained indefinitely to ensure it remains available for future research, citation, and educational purposes.

3. Archival Process

  • Digital Preservation: All articles published in the journal will be stored in digital archives and repositories in a standardized format (e.g., PDF) to ensure accessibility and long-term preservation.
  • DOI Assignment: Each article will be assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), making it easy to locate and cite the article in future publications. This ensures that archived content remains traceable and discoverable by academic databases and researchers.
  • Metadata: Each archived issue and article will include metadata, such as author names, publication dates, keywords, and abstracts, for enhanced discoverability in search engines and academic repositories.

4. Changes and Updates to Archived Content

  • Scientific Thought Journal adheres to the principle of maintaining the integrity of the original content. Any changes made to archived articles (such as corrections or updates) will be clearly indicated.
  • In cases of significant issues (e.g., retractions or major corrections), an official notice will be published alongside the archived article to explain the modification and its reason.

5. Retraction and Withdrawal Policy

  • Retraction: If any article published in Scientific Thought Journal is found to contain errors, misconduct, or violations of ethical standards (e.g., plagiarism), we may retract the article after a thorough investigation. A retraction notice will be clearly visible on the article’s archived page.
  • Withdrawal: In rare cases, an article may be withdrawn at the request of the authors or due to legal or ethical reasons. A formal notice explaining the withdrawal will be included with the archived version.

6. Citation and Use of Archived Content

  • Authors and researchers are encouraged to cite archived articles according to the citation guidelines provided by the journal. Proper attribution must be made, and any changes or corrections made to the article after its publication will be clearly noted in any updated version.
  • Archived content may be used freely for educational and research purposes, with proper citation.

7. Data Protection and Privacy in Archived Content

  • We are committed to preserving the privacy and data protection of individuals involved in published content. Any personal information collected as part of the publication process will continue to be handled in accordance with our Privacy Statement, even after the content has been archived.
  • Authors’ personal information is not included in the public archived version of the journal, except for the names and affiliations directly associated with the publication.

8. Access to Archived Content

  • All archived content will remain freely accessible to the public in line with our open-access policy. Articles and issues can be downloaded directly from the journal’s website without restriction.
  • Third-party academic repositories may also host archived content for greater visibility.

9. Updates to the Archived Policy

  • Scientific Thought Journal reserves the right to update or revise this Archived Policy as necessary. Any changes will be communicated to all stakeholders and will be posted publicly on our website with the updated date.