Directory of Open Access Journals
Directory of Open Access Journals
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is an online directory that indexes and provides access to high-quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals. The DOAJ was launched in 2003 at Lund University, Sweden, with the aim of increasing the visibility and ease of use of open access scientific and scholarly journals, thereby promoting their increased usage and impact.
History[edit | edit source]
The DOAJ was established in 2003 by Lund University in Sweden. It was created to address the need for a comprehensive directory of open access journals, which were becoming increasingly important in the academic and research communities. The directory has grown significantly since its inception, and as of 2023, it includes over 15,000 journals covering all areas of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, arts, and humanities.
Criteria for Inclusion[edit | edit source]
To be included in the DOAJ, journals must meet certain criteria. These include:
- Providing immediate open access to all content.
- Undergoing a peer-review process or editorial quality control.
- Publishing research or review papers in full text.
- Having an ISSN (International Standard Serial Number).
Features[edit | edit source]
The DOAJ offers several features to users:
- A searchable database of open access journals.
- Detailed information about each journal, including the publisher, subject area, and language.
- Links to the full text of articles.
- The ability to browse journals by subject, title, or publisher.
Importance[edit | edit source]
The DOAJ plays a crucial role in the open access movement by:
- Increasing the visibility and accessibility of open access journals.
- Providing a reliable source of information about the quality and credibility of open access journals.
- Supporting the academic and research communities by facilitating access to high-quality, peer-reviewed research.
Governance and Funding[edit | edit source]
The DOAJ is managed by Infrastructure Services for Open Access (IS4OA), a not-for-profit organization. It is funded through donations, sponsorships, and membership fees from institutions and publishers.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of academic databases and search engines
- Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association
- Public Library of Science
External Links[edit | edit source]
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