[IRTalk] Promoting open access: Advancing DOAJ inclusion and scholarly publishing best practices

[Ina Smith]

Dear Colleagues,

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ASSAf’s<https://www.assaf.org.za/> collaboration with DOAJ<https://doaj.org/> and Research4Life<https://www.research4life.org/> marks a pivotal step toward enhancing the quality and accessibility of scholarly publishing. By providing a structured curriculum and promoting best practices, ASSAf<https://www.assaf.org.za/>, together with DOAJ<https://doaj.org/> and Research4Life<https://www.research4life.org/>, is not only empowering journals in middle- and lower-income countries but also contributing to the global Open Science movement. As the landscape of academic publishing continues to evolve, initiatives like this are essential for ensuring that research remains open, ethical, and accessible to all.

https://www.assaf.org.za/2024/10/31/promoting-open-access-advancing-doaj-inclusion-and-scholarly-publishing-best-practices/

Kind regards,
Ina



Ina Smith (her/she)

SciELO SA Planning Manager | Scholarly Publishing Programme
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
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