Journal Archiving and Repository Policy for HESS
To guarantee that every article published in Hydro‑Environmental Systems & Solutions (HESS) remains accessible, citable, and protected against loss, we maintain a comprehensive digital preservation and self‑archiving framework fully aligned with COPE and DOAJ best practices.
Upon publication, the Version of Record (VoR)—the final, typeset PDF—is deposited in the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) and mirrored through independent archiving services (e.g., CLOCKSS, Portico). Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) that ensures a permanent, resolvable link. This multi‑layered approach protects against data corruption, server failures, or institutional changes, preserving the scholarly record for future generations.
2. Unrestricted Self‑Archiving
HESS authors retain full rights under the CC BY 4.0 license and may immediately share any version of their manuscript without embargo:
Preprint (submitted draft): Authors may post on personal websites, institutional repositories, or recognized preprint servers to solicit feedback and increase early visibility.
Accepted Manuscript (post–peer review): The peer‑reviewed, author‑accepted version may be deposited in institutional or subject‑specific repositories, enabling colleagues to access validated research.
Version of Record (published PDF): Authors are encouraged to circulate the final PDF via academic social networks, departmental pages, or collaborative platforms—always including the DOI and full citation to maintain version integrity.
3. Transparency and Integrity
By clearly communicating archiving rights and procedures, HESS fulfills COPE’s requirement for transparency in publication policies. We protect the integrity of the academic record by emphasizing the VoR as the authoritative source, preventing citation confusion or fragmentation across multiple versions. Our policy also meets DOAJ’s criteria for open‑access journals: authors’ copyright is preserved, licensing terms are explicit, and no fees or embargoes restrict sharing.
4. Benefits to Authors and Readers
Maximized Reach: Unrestricted archiving and immediate open access boost readership, citations, and real‑world impact, especially in resource‑limited regions.
Longevity and Reliability: Secure, redundant archiving ensures that HESS articles remain available regardless of technological or organizational changes.
Ethical Compliance: Aligning with COPE and DOAJ guidelines underscores HESS’s commitment to ethical publishing, reinforcing trust among authors, reviewers, and readers.
By publishing in HESS, you secure lasting preservation for your work, enjoy full rights to share and reuse your research, and contribute to an open, transparent, and ethically robust scholarly ecosystem.