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<span style="color: rgb(0, 36, 81); font-weight: 700;">The </span><span style="color: rgb(18, 100, 163); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://julkaisufoorumi.fi/en" target="_blank" id="OWA74caaba7-3408-87f0-e070-01682e854fbc" class="OWAAutoLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(18, 100, 163);">Publication
Forum</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 36, 81);"> (JUFO) has released Version 1.0 of its comprehensive checklist. This resource is designed to help both expert panels and researchers assess the reliability and rigour of scholarly journals.<br>
In an environment where identifying trustworthy outlets is increasingly complex, this checklist serves as a practical tool to:</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 36, 81);">We are pleased to host this community resource within our Resources & Guidelines section to support the Diamond Open Access community.<br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 36, 81); font-weight: 700;">Explore the JUFO Checklist here:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 36, 81);">
</span><span style="color: rgb(18, 100, 163); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://resources.edch.eu/jufo-checklist" target="_blank" id="OWAb5303150-d6d7-bd96-efbe-ae37bd2eb850" class="OWAAutoLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(18, 100, 163);">JUFO
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</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 36, 81); font-weight: 700;">Find more supporting materials for Diamond OA:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 36, 81);">
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</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 36, 81); font-weight: 700;">How do you currently assess the reliability of new or unfamiliar journals?</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 36, 81);"> If you have already used the JUFO criteria or similar frameworks, feel free
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