The Annals of Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (ACSIS) is dedicated to ensuring that all published research remains permanently accessible, secure, and discoverable. Long-term archiving is a cornerstone of scholarly communication, guaranteeing that authorsโ work continues to contribute to global knowledge for years to come.
1. Purpose of Archiving
The primary goal of ACSIS archiving is to:
- Preserve scientific knowledge in computer science, AI, and intelligent systems.
- Maintain permanent access to all published articles.
- Ensure research integrity and reproducibility over time.
- Protect against data loss due to technical failures or platform changes.
2. Archiving Policies
ACSIS implements comprehensive archiving strategies to ensure digital preservation:
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI) Assignment: Every article receives a DOI through CrossRef, providing permanent citation and accessibility.
- Multiple Repository Storage: All content is stored in redundant, secure repositories, reducing the risk of accidental loss.
- Open-Access Preservation: As a fully open-access journal, ACSIS ensures that archived articles remain freely accessible worldwide.
- Version Control: Corrected or updated articles maintain a clear record of changes, ensuring transparency.
3. Archiving Systems
ACSIS partners with trusted, internationally recognized archiving systems:
- LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): Provides distributed storage across participating libraries to preserve content integrity.
- CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS): A controlled dark-archive system that guarantees permanent access even in the event of publisher issues.
- Zenodo Repository: Ensures open-access storage and global discoverability for long-term preservation.
- Institutional and Library Repositories: Articles may also be stored in university and research institution repositories worldwide.
4. Benefits for Authors and Readers
- Global Accessibility: Researchers, students, and practitioners worldwide can access articles at any time.
- Permanent Availability: Articles are preserved for decades, ensuring continued impact and citation.
- Enhanced Visibility: Archived content is indexed in databases like Google Scholar, CrossRef, Scilit, OpenAIRE, and more.
- Research Integrity: Archiving guarantees that original data and findings remain verifiable and reproducible.
- Compliance: ACSIS archiving policies align with international best practices and guidelines, including those recommended by COPE and DOAJ.
5. Open Access and Licensing
All ACSIS articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This ensures:
- Free global access without paywalls.
- Author rights protection, allowing reuse, distribution, and citation with proper attribution.
- Long-term availability, integrated with digital archiving systems.
6. Future-Proof Archiving
ACSIS continuously evaluates and upgrades its archiving strategies to keep pace with evolving digital publishing technologies. The journal is committed to:
- Adopting new preservation standards.
- Ensuring compatibility with future digital platforms.
- Providing ongoing access to scholarly work for the global research community.
