Scholarly Open Access Publishing Membership Application
Our non profit, Scholarly Open Access Publishing at www.ScholarlyOA.org, is dedicated to advancing scholarly open access publishing while fostering the professional development of community members. Through education, collaboration, and networking, we strive to fulfill this mission by providing a platform for diverse opinions, commentary, and ideas in the realm of scholarly dissemination.
Established by Scholarly Open Access Publishing in May of 2024, www.ScholarlyOA.org serves several key purposes:
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Keeping our members and interested parties informed about new developments in publishing.
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Directing attention to relevant research reports and projects.
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Interpreting the significance of research findings in a balanced or occasionally provocative manner.
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Identifying areas that require further exploration and contributing to knowledge enhancement.
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Translating findings from related fields such as publishing outside STM, online business, and user trends.
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Engaging the community of STM information experts and providing them with a platform to contribute.
Led by our Editor in Chief, www.ScholarlyOA.org provides a forum for thought-provoking discussions. Opinions expressed on our platform are those of the authors and not necessarily reflective of membership or their respective employers.
We value thoughtful discourse and moderate comments accordingly. Our comment policy ensures that publication of a comment does not imply endorsement of its opinions, which remain those of the individuals making the comments.
Each post's copyright (Blog, Interviews and Podcasts) remains with its author, and permissions for licensed sharing are governed by CCBY.
To contact us or contribute as a guest author, simply send us an email. We welcome non-commercial guest posts on topics relevant to scholarly communications and invite potential regular contributors, to share their unique perspectives and expertise.
If you're interested in becoming a regular contributor, please write a letter of interest to the Executive Editor outlining your area of expertise. Successful candidates will be invited to write three guest posts within a six-month period, and if quality standards are met, an invitation to become a regular contributor will follow. All regular contributors must agree to write six original posts per year, sign a Contributor Agreement, and be a member in good standing.