Policy

Commitment to Preservation:

"Contemporary Research Review for Social Work" (CRRSW) is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content. We believe that providing ongoing access to high-quality research in social work is essential for scholars, practitioners, and the wider community.

2. Archiving Methods:

• CRRSW utilizes a multi-pronged approach to archiving its content:
  • Digital Preservation: All published articles and associated materials are stored on secure and redundant servers, ensuring long-term accessibility and disaster recovery.
  • LOCKSS: CRRSW participates in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) program, which distributes copies of the journal to geographically dispersed libraries and archives. This decentralized approach provides additional protection against data loss or corruption.
  • Portability: CRRSW ensures that its content is accessible through various formats and platforms, including PDF, HTML, and XML. This allows for future migration to new technologies and preservation formats as needed.

3. Open Access Option:

• CRRSW offers an open access option for authors to publish their work under a Creative Commons license. This allows for wider dissemination and long-term accessibility of the research through repositories like PubMed Central and social science research platforms.

4. Embargo Period:

• For non-open access articles, CRRSW may impose an embargo period before the article is deposited in open access repositories. This period allows subscribers exclusive access to the research for a defined timeframe.

5. Access to Archived Content:

• All published content in CRRSW is permanently archived and accessible through the journal's website. Older issues may be available through subscription or open access repositories.
• CRRSW is committed to maintaining compatibility with future technologies to ensure continued access to its archived content.