Archived Policy

This Archived Policy outlines the principles, procedures, and guidelines for managing the archive of published content, ensuring that all articles remain available to readers and researchers long after publication.

1. Archival Access:

  • Open Access: As an open-access journal, Biomed Thought ensures that all articles published in the journal are freely accessible to readers worldwide. This includes archived content, which remains available without any subscription or paywall, maximizing its reach and impact.

  • Permanent Availability: Once an article is published, it becomes part of the permanent archive of Biomed Thought. Articles will remain available on the journal’s website and other platforms where the journal is hosted, ensuring that they are retrievable for future reference.

2. Archiving System:

  • Digital Repository: Articles published in Biomed Thought are stored in a secure digital repository. This system is designed to provide long-term access to the journal’s content and ensures the availability of published articles for future generations of researchers.

  • Third-Party Archiving Services: In addition to our own archiving system, we collaborate with third-party services such as institutional repositories, PubMed Central, and other academic platforms to ensure that articles are widely accessible and stored in secure, reputable locations.

3. Archival Integrity:

  • Unaltered Content: All content published in Biomed Thought is archived in its original, unaltered form. The article will remain in the archive unless there is a legitimate reason, such as a retraction or correction.

  • Version Control: If changes are made to an article after its publication (e.g., corrections or updates), the original article remains in the archive with a clear version history. Any amendments will be noted in the article’s metadata, and a correction notice will be issued where applicable.

4. Retractions and Corrections:

  • Retraction Policy: If an article is found to have serious ethical issues, such as research misconduct or plagiarism, the article will be retracted. The retraction notice will explain the reason for the retraction, and the article will be clearly marked as retracted in the archive.

  • Correction Policy: If a published article contains errors or inaccuracies that do not affect the overall integrity of the research, a correction will be issued. This may involve minor changes, such as fixing typographical errors, clarifying data interpretation, or correcting references. Corrections will be linked to the original article, and both versions will remain available in the archive.

5. Long-Term Preservation:

  • Data and Article Preservation: Biomed Thought ensures the long-term preservation of all published articles by using trusted archival methods. This includes regular backups of all content, secure storage, and adherence to best practices for digital preservation. The journal is committed to maintaining access to its entire collection for the future.

  • DOI (Digital Object Identifier): Each article published in Biomed Thought is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). This ensures the permanent availability and retrievability of the article through academic databases, even as URLs or repositories may change over time.

6. Accessing Archived Content:

  • Search and Retrieval: Archived articles can be accessed through the journal’s website. We provide an easy-to-use search feature, allowing readers to search for articles by title, author, keywords, issue, or volume. Archived content is also indexed by major academic databases, making it easier for users to find articles via popular search engines like Google Scholar, PubMed, and others.

  • Institutional Access: As an open-access journal, Biomed Thought does not require institutional subscriptions for access. Institutions and libraries can freely provide access to the journal's archived content through their own online platforms and library catalogs.

7. Access for Citing and Research:

  • Reliable Citation: Biomed Thought provides a reliable source of citation for researchers. The content is archived permanently, and users can confidently cite articles, knowing that they will be accessible for future reference.

  • Continued Use in Research: Researchers and scholars are encouraged to reference and build upon previously published research in Biomed Thought. The journal’s open-access model ensures that all published content is available for future scientific inquiry, facilitating the continued advancement of biomedical and clinical research.

8. Copyright and Licensing:

  • Creative Commons Licensing: All articles published in Biomed Thought are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which allows readers to freely share and adapt the content, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and the journal.

  • Reuse of Content: Authors retain the right to reuse their own work in other publications, including book chapters, thesis work, and other journals, provided the original article and source are properly cited.