Archiving Policy

The Worldwide Journal of Creative Research and Thoughts (WJCRT) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of all published scholarly content. The journal adheres to best practices for archiving and maintaining the availability of research for future generations of scholars, researchers, and readers.

Digital Archiving

All articles published in WJCRT are permanently archived in digital form to ensure continued access in the event of technical failure, website discontinuation, or other unforeseen circumstances. The journal maintains secure backups of its content on reliable servers and storage systems, ensuring that the research remains accessible and preserved for the long term.

Self-Archiving (Author Rights)

Authors are encouraged to archive their published articles in institutional or subject-based repositories, personal or academic websites, and academic networking platforms. Authors may deposit the final published version (Version of Record) of their article in:

  • Institutional repositories: Authors can deposit their articles in their institution's repository to enhance visibility and accessibility.
  • Subject-based repositories: Articles may also be deposited in subject-specific repositories to increase discoverability within particular research communities.
  • Personal or academic websites: Authors may share the published version of their work on personal websites, academic platforms, or social media, with proper attribution.

In all cases, proper citation to the journal and publication details must be included when the work is shared or deposited elsewhere.

Open Access Preservation

As an open-access journal, WJCRT ensures that all articles remain freely available without embargo or access restrictions. The open-access nature of the journal supports global scholarly communication and long-term knowledge dissemination. All archived content remains accessible to the public, allowing scholars and readers worldwide to freely access and engage with the research.

Print Archiving

For printed versions of the journal, archived copies are retained by the publisher and may be deposited in academic libraries, documentation centers, or national repositories to ensure physical preservation. These copies are available for reference and to support the continued accessibility of published content.

Integrity of Archived Content

Once an article is published, it will not be altered or removed from the archive. However, any post-publication changes, such as corrections, updates, or retractions, will be clearly documented and linked to the original version to maintain transparency and the integrity of the academic record.

Metadata Preservation

The journal ensures that the full bibliographic metadata (including article title, authorship, abstract, keywords, publication date, and DOI) is preserved in its archives. This metadata supports indexing, discoverability, and citation tracking, which are essential for maintaining the long-term academic impact of the published work.

Indexing and Long-Term Access

WJCRT is committed to maintaining long-term digital preservation and indexing of all its published articles. The journal collaborates with major indexing and abstracting services to ensure that its articles remain accessible through global academic databases. The permanent availability of articles supports ongoing scholarly engagement and citation over time.

Policy Review and Updates

This Archiving Policy may be reviewed and updated periodically to align with evolving digital preservation standards and best practices. Any changes will be published on the journal’s official website.