- Journal Name: Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq
- Short Name: AT
- ISSN(Print) : 3107-2380
- ISSN (Online) : 3107-2399
- Frequency : 2 issues per year
- Nature: Print and Online
- Submission: Via OJS System
- Languages of Publication: Urdu
- Name of Publisher: Aafaq-e-Adab Pakistan
- Publisher Address: AAFAQ-E-ADAB PAKISTAN, HOUSE NO 53/A, STREET NO 26-S, KHUDADA D STREET, SHALIMAR , Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Archived Policy
Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq (AT) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, security, and continued accessibility of all published scholarly content. The journal follows recognized digital preservation practices to protect the scholarly record and maintain permanent access to published articles.
PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)
Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq (AT) supports long-term digital preservation through preservation tools available in the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. The journal intends to use the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) for secure preservation of published content after activation and configuration.
LOCKSS and CLOCKSS Archiving
Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq provides LOCKSS and CLOCKSS gateway support through OJS to facilitate digital preservation and future archival access.
The journal’s LOCKSS and CLOCKSS preservation gateway pages are available at:
LOCKSS Archiving:
https://aafaq-e-adab.com/index.php/Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq/gateway/lockss
CLOCKSS Archiving:
https://aafaq-e-adab.com/index.php/Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq/gateway/clockss
Permanent Access to Published Articles
All articles published in Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq (AT) are preserved as part of the scholarly record and remain accessible through the journal website and digital preservation systems. Published content is not removed except in cases of ethical violations, legal requirements, or formal retraction procedures.
Metadata Preservation and Discoverability
The journal maintains complete article metadata, including:
- Article title
- Author information
- Institutional affiliation
- Abstract
- Keywords
- References
- Publication details
This structured metadata supports long-term discoverability through academic search engines, indexing services, and digital repositories.
Backup and Content Security
Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq maintains secure digital backups of published content and journal records to reduce the risk of data loss. The journal follows responsible digital preservation practices to ensure continuous access to scholarly publications.
Open Access Preservation
All archived articles remain freely accessible under the journal’s open access policy. Readers can access published research without subscription barriers, supporting global knowledge sharing and academic communication.
