New Journals

Do you have an idea or perceive a need for a new scholarly journal? Join our publishing house and start participating in our streamlined new journal creation process. We will realise your ideas and create a new open access journal in the shortest possible time.

What criteria are considered when starting a new open access journal?

The scope of the journal needs to be detailed and specific. AOSIS OpenJournals will publish journals that:

• build on emerging fields of study
• supplement fields with limited publishing opportunities
• enhance communication within existing research communities
• support global research
• stimulate dialogue to evolving key audiences.

What is AOSIS OpenJournals editorial structure?

Journals by AOSIS OpenJournals are overseen by the Editor-in-Chief, with assistance from an expert advisory editorial team. Ultimate responsibility for the content of the journals published by AOSIS OpenJournals lies with the Editor-in-Chief.

Where do I start?

To discuss launching an Open Access journal in partnership with AOSIS OpenJournals, please draft a confidential proposal document and contact us.

What are the elements of a confidential journal proposal?

The more detail you provide, the better we will be able to understand and assist you. The journal proposal needs to explain in short:

• proposed tile of the journal
• the rationale and need for the new journal
• the focus of your journal
• how the journal will position itself in relation to existing publications
• how the journal will serve a specific new or evolving research community
• expected types of content/sections to be published in the journal
• who will be involved, and a full Curriculum Vitae of a proposed Editor-in-Chief
• how this new journal will be funded, particularly during the first 3 years.

Ideally, also include a list of six manuscripts that you will actively solicit for publication in the new journal during its first year. Please provide the general topic or working titles and the names of prospective authors and their positions/affiliations. The articles should ideally be from a range of institutions and must be at a stage that should allow completion and writing-up within the next 12 months.

To learn more on Open Access and its funding models, click here.