Policy
1. Introduction
The "Accounting & Management Research Review" (AMRR) is committed to preserving its valuable scholarly content for future generations of researchers and readers. This Archiving Policy outlines the procedures and responsibilities for ensuring the long-term accessibility and integrity of the journal's published materials.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all published content in AMRR, including:
- Original research articles
- Review articles
- Editorials
- Book reviews
- Letters to the editor
- Supplementary materials
3. Archiving Formats
AMRR will maintain archives of its published content in multiple formats to ensure redundancy and long-term accessibility. These formats include:
- Published PDFs: All articles will be archived in their final published PDF format, including embedded fonts and images.
- XML files: The underlying XML files used for online publication will be archived for potential future use in different online platforms or formats.
- Print copies: A limited number of print copies of each issue will be archived in secure facilities.
4. Archiving Responsibilities
- Editor-in-Chief: The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this policy and ensuring that adequate resources are allocated for archiving activities.
- Publisher: The publisher is responsible for maintaining and managing the electronic and physical archives, including ensuring the technical infrastructure and environmental conditions necessary for long-term preservation.
- Authors: Authors are responsible for providing any necessary supplementary materials and ensuring that their data and methods are adequately documented for future reproducibility.
5. Access to Archived Materials
AMRR is committed to making its archived materials accessible to researchers and readers. Access may be provided through:
- The journal's website: Full-text PDFs of all published articles will be available online without charge after a predetermined embargo period.
- Digital repositories: Articles may be deposited in institutional or national digital repositories to ensure wider access and long-term preservation.
- Interlibrary loan: Libraries may request print copies of articles through interlibrary loan services.