Paper Prints Policy

Al-Bahath Paper Prints & Physical Circulation Policy

Policy Statement:

While Al-Bahath operates primarily as an Open Access electronic journal, the journal recognizes the necessity of high-quality physical print editions for library archives, institutional subscribers, author records, and legal deposit requirements. Al-Bahath enforces strict print production standards to guarantee that physical volumes mirror the integrity and quality of the digital Version of Record.

Scope & Availability of Print Editions

  • Annual/Semi-Annual Compiled Volumes: Bound hard-copy editions containing full volumes or issues compiled for university libraries and subscribing research centers.

  • Author Offprints & Reprints: High-resolution physical paper copies of individual articles available to authors upon request.

  • Legal Deposit & Archival Copies: Mandatory print deposits submitted to national libraries and repository institutions.

Technical & Environmental Print Specifications

Feature Production Standard
Paper Quality ISO 9706 compliant acid-free archival paper (guarantees a 100+ year shelf life without yellowing).
Color Calibration CMYK print optimization for charts, figures, and high-resolution diagrams (minimum 300 DPI).
Binding Standard Perfect binding with reinforced spine for compiled issues; saddle-stitch for short offprints.
ISSN Alignment Distinct physical Print ISSN (p-ISSN) alongside the electronic ISSN (e-ISSN).
Environmental Standard Printed using FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) paper and eco-friendly soy-based inks.

Print Fulfillment & Order Process

 

1.Version Verification & Proofing:Post-Layout Approval.

The final typeset PDF (Version of Record) undergoes print pre-flight checks to ensure image resolution, vector formatting, font embedding, and bleed margins meet physical press standards.

2.Production & Printing:On-Demand / Scheduled Run.

Issues are printed via eco-friendly Print-on-Demand (POD) partners or scheduled institutional print runs.

3.Archival Inspection:Quality Control.

Physical copies undergo spot inspection for binding durability, color accurate rendering, page sequence integrity, and spine labeling.

4.Legal Deposit & Shipping:Distribution.

Copies are dispatched directly to institutional subscribers, requesting authors, and national legal deposit repositories via tracked shipping.

 

Ordering, Pricing & Author Reprints

Note on Open Access: Purchasing a print copy does not grant exclusive rights to the text. The content of both print and digital versions remains open under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Author Offprints: Authors can order bulk print offprints of their individual articles at the time of proof approval for a nominal printing and shipping fee.

  • Institutional Print Subscriptions: Libraries and institutions can subscribe to annual printed volumes. Subscriptions cover cost-of-production and international courier shipping.

  • Print Discrepancies Policy: In the rare event of a printing defect or missing pages, replacement hard copies are issued free of charge within 30 days of notice.