Principle

CamEd Business School, also known as CamEd, is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of its intellectual outputs and scholarly publications

Materials Included

This policy applies to the following materials:

• Research data: Datasets, code, and other materials generated or used in research projects funded by CamEd or conducted by its faculty, students and staff.
• Publications: Peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, book chapters, and other scholarly outputs published in JAFESS, Faculty Publications, as well as other intellectual outputs such as government or industry reports and student research projects. 

Retention Periods

The following minimum retention periods apply to different types of materials:

• Research data: The minimum retention period will be determined based on funding agency requirements, data sensitivity, and potential for future research. Except where otherwise noted, generally, research data will be archived for a minimum of five years after project completion.
• Publications: All scholarly publications by CamEd including research articles in JAFESS and Faculty Publications, as well as other government/industry reports and student research projects, will be archived permanently.

Procedures

• Metadata: Every published material shall be submitted in open and sustainable digital formats as soon as possible. A doi will be required to ensure its discoverability and long-term access.
• DOI Administration: The CamEd research center representative(s) will be responsible for requesting and updating doi for every relevant published content.

Institutional Repository

• As a first step to the archiving process, all published content is made openly accessible free of charge in the CamEd Open Access Repository (CamEd-OAR). 

The CamEd research center is responsible for the overall management of the archiving procedures, including:

• Overseeing the selection, submission, and preservation of archived materials.
• Ensuring the long-term accessibility and integrity of archived materials.
• Developing and maintaining procedures for accessing archived materials.

This Archiving Guide will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains current with best practices and technological advancements.