The UniVlora Scientific Journal (UVSJ) is committed to the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes that permanent access to published research is an essential component of responsible scholarly communication and implements measures to ensure that its content remains available to future generations of researchers.

Long-Term Preservation

All articles published in the UniVlora Scientific Journal are permanently archived in the journal's electronic publishing platform and are maintained by the University "Ismail Qemali" of Vlora, Albania.

The journal ensures that published content, including articles, metadata, supplementary files, and associated publication information, is preserved in secure digital formats to maintain its authenticity, integrity, and accessibility.

Institutional Archiving

The University "Ismail Qemali" of Vlora maintains the journal's digital infrastructure and supports the preservation of published content through institutional information technology services, including regular system maintenance, secure data storage, and backup procedures.

Backup and Recovery

To minimize the risk of data loss, the journal maintains regular backups of:

∆     published articles;

∆     journal metadata;

∆     editorial records;

∆     website content;

∆     the journal management system.

Backups are stored securely and are used to restore content in the event of accidental loss, technical failure, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Persistent Access

The journal is committed to ensuring that published articles remain permanently accessible through stable web addresses and persistent identifiers, including Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), where applicable.

Should the journal cease publication, reasonable efforts will be made to ensure that all previously published content remains publicly accessible through appropriate archival arrangements.

Preservation Standards

The UniVlora Scientific Journal continually evaluates and improves its digital preservation practices in accordance with internationally recognized standards for scholarly publishing.

Where technically feasible and appropriate, the journal seeks participation in recognized digital preservation and archiving services, including institutional repositories and trusted preservation networks, to enhance the long-term availability and resilience of its published content.

Commitment to the Scholarly Record

The UniVlora Scientific Journal is committed to preserving the integrity, authenticity, and accessibility of the scholarly record. The journal regularly reviews its preservation practices to ensure compliance with evolving international best practices and the expectations of organizations such as the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Crossref, and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).