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Bowen Law Journal (BLJ)

Journal of the College of Law, Bowen University, Nigeria

Archiving & Digital Preservation

Ensuring permanent access, long-term preservation, and discoverability of published research

Bowen Law Journal (BLJ) is committed to the long-term preservation and permanent accessibility of all published content. We employ a comprehensive archiving strategy to ensure that our scholarly contributions remain available to future generations of researchers, practitioners, and the public.

Our archiving policy aligns with international best practices and the principles of digital preservation, ensuring that articles are not only accessible today but will remain discoverable and usable in the future, regardless of technological changes.

Archiving Platforms

Zenodo

All articles are archived with permanent DOIs via Zenodo, ensuring long-term preservation and citation.

Institutional Repository

Bowen University's institutional repository provides secure, long-term storage for all published content.

OpenAIRE

European research infrastructure aggregates and preserves research outputs from repositories across Europe.

Academic Databases

Multiple academic databases index and archive BLJ articles for global discoverability.

Preservation Strategies

DOIs

Permanent identifiers for all published articles

Cloud Backup

Secure off-site backup of all content

Format Migration

Regular updates to ensure file compatibility

Integrity Checks

Regular verification of file integrity

Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)

All articles published in Bowen Law Journal are assigned a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via Zenodo. DOIs provide:

Self-Archiving Policy

Author Self-Archiving

Bowen Law Journal supports and encourages authors to deposit their published articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, and academic networks. Authors may:

  • Institutional Repositories: Deposit the final published version in their institution's repository.
  • Personal Websites: Post the article on personal or departmental websites.
  • Academic Networks: Share the article on platforms like Academia.edu and ResearchGate.
  • Social Media: Promote and share the article through social media channels.

Note: Authors are encouraged to provide a link to the official journal version and the DOI when self-archiving.

Preservation Principles

Our Commitment to Preservation

Bowen Law Journal adheres to the following preservation principles:

  • Permanence: All published content will be permanently preserved and accessible.
  • Authenticity: Content will remain unaltered and authentic.
  • Interoperability: Content will be available in multiple formats for future compatibility.
  • Redundancy: Content will be stored in multiple locations to prevent data loss.
  • Accessibility: Content will be accessible to all users without barriers.

Preserve Your Research

Publish with Bowen Law Journal and ensure your research is preserved for future generations.

Author Guidelines Submit Your Article