Launching an Open Access Journal: Why & How to Do It

Publishing journals is a key method of showcasing an institution’s scholarly outputs, increasing its prestige, and supporting better rankings. But it can be difficult for an institution to launch, manage, and promote a successful high-impact journal which meets international academic standards and has a global audience of academics and professionals.
This workshop, delivered in partnership with Knowledge E’s expert publishing division, provides a helpful introduction into how to launch a diamond open access journal.

The workshop will cover:

  • How to identify your journal’s niche, write the scope and choose the title
  • Building the editorial board and sourcing reviewers
  • How to set up your journal on OJS
  • Planning and implementing basic workflows and production schedules
  • Indexing and archiving
  • Longer term development strategies

Dr. Emily Choynowksi

Former Head of Publishing (Knowledge E), with extensive experience on or chairing editorial boards, and Manager of FORM’s Inaugural “Al Wusul” Journal. 

Ahmed Moustafa

Production Manager (Knowledge E), and Crossref Ambassador

Malavika Suresh

Journal Insights Coordinator (Knowledge E)

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