Archiving & Repository Policy

The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD) is a fully digital, open-access journal committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and continuous availability of its published content. The journal does not produce print versions, and all content is maintained and preserved through secure digital infrastructure and internationally recognized archiving systems.


Digital Archiving

IJCHMD ensures that all published content is continuously deposited and preserved through recognized long-term digital archiving systems, including:

  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)
    IJCHMD participates in the PKP PN, a decentralized digital preservation system included in the Keepers Registry, ensuring permanent access even in the event of journal discontinuation.

  • Publisher’s Platform
    All articles are hosted on secure, continuously maintained servers with routine backups to ensure data integrity, security, and uninterrupted access.

  • Crossref DOI Registration
    Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via Crossref, ensuring:

    • Persistent and reliable linking

    • Long-term discoverability

    • Integration with global indexing systems


Repository Policy (Self-Archiving)

IJCHMD fully supports author rights and open dissemination of research. Authors are permitted and encouraged to deposit all versions of their manuscripts, including:

  • Preprint (submitted version)

  • Author’s Accepted Manuscript (postprint)

  • Version of Record (final published PDF)

Deposits may be made in:

  • Institutional repositories

  • Subject-specific repositories

  • National libraries

  • Personal or professional websites


Embargo Policy

No embargo is applied.
All versions of the manuscript may be shared and deposited immediately upon publication without restriction.


Conditions for Deposit

All deposited versions must include:

  • Proper citation of the original publication in IJCHMD

  • A link to the official published version via DOI


Long-Term Access

In the event that the journal ceases publication, all content will remain permanently accessible through:

  • The PKP Preservation Network (Keepers Registry compliant)

  • Crossref DOI resolution system

  • Institutional and third-party repositories


Policy Updates

This policy is subject to periodic review to ensure continued alignment with internationally recognized standards in digital preservation, scholarly publishing, and open-access best practices. Any revisions will be implemented with full transparency and reflected promptly on the journal’s official website.