PKP Preservation Network Policy
PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) Policy
"The Shield - Research Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences" is committed to the long-term preservation of the scholarly record in physical education, sports sciences, and athlete performance.
The journal participates in the Public Knowledge Project Preservation Network (PKP PN) to ensure the permanent accessibility and archival security of its published content.
Key Principles of PKP PN Participation
- Long-Term Archiving: PKP PN provides perpetual access to the journal's content, guaranteeing that articles remain available even in the event of the journal ceasing publication or its website becoming inaccessible.
- Decentralized Preservation: The network uses a decentralized approach, securely locking away the content of published issues and validating them to ensure their integrity over time.
- Accessibility Guarantee: This archival commitment aligns with the journal's Open Access principles and its commitment to strict adherence to the archival standards defined by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
Scope: All published articles, including original research, reviews, and special issue papers, are included in the PKP PN and are assigned permanent identifiers (DOIs) for consistent citation and referencing.
