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      Welcome to our engaging curriculum developed by Research4Life, DOAJ, and ASSAf, designed to enhance your understanding and skills in scholarly publishing. This course covers four key modules: an introduction to the Directory of Open Access Journals, the process of submitting a journal application to DOAJ, best practices in publishing, and maintaining research integrity and ethics. Whether you're seeking personal growth in these areas or looking to use this as training material for your team, this curriculum offers valuable resources to help improve the quality and reach of scholarly publications.

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      Instructions for Trainers

      Welcome trainers, to the " Promoting open access: Advancing DOAJ inclusion and scholarly publishing best practices " course page. In each of the 4 modules training content, you will find comprehensive resources, including guidelines, updated terminology & sources as for a insightful and comprehensive material around Open Access hot topics. Engaging and icebreaking exercises will be an asset to begin your training delivery.


      Training Goals 

      Participants in this course will:

      • Understand the concept and significance of Open Access and the DOAJ's role in it.
      • Learn to navigate and utilize the DOAJ platform effectively.
      • Implement best practices in scholarly journal management.
      • Recognize and counteract predatory and unethical publishing practices, while understanding the role of AI in publishing.

      Course Structure

      This course is crafted for journal editors, publishers, and academics, focusing on critical aspects of open access publishing. It consists of four detailed modules:

      Module 1: Introduction to Open Access and DOAJ 

      This module covers the basics of Open Access, the importance of barrier-free access to scholarly materials, and the role of DOAJ in promoting high standards in publishing.

      Participants will learn about the criteria for inclusion in the DOAJ, how to apply, and the support available through DOAJ.

      The module includes slides and an explanatory video to facilitate understanding.

      Module 2: Navigating the DOAJ Platform

      Detailed instructions on how to navigate the DOAJ website, how to submit a scholarly journal application, and how to share article metadata effectively.

      The session incorporates interactive elements such as icebreaker exercises and gamification to engage participants actively.

      Module 3: Transparency and Best Practices in Journal Management

      Focuses on enhancing transparency in journal management, establishing robust editorial policies, and adhering to best practices in journal content, practices, governance, and business operations.

      Module 4: Ethical Publishing and AI

      A two-part webinar that first addresses predatory and unethical publishing practices, providing strategies to identify and avoid them.

      The second part delves into the implications of using AI in editorial decision-making, ensuring it is used responsibly to enhance the integrity of the publishing process.

      Learning Outcomes

      By completing this course, participants will be able to:

      • Clearly articulate the principles of Open Access and effectively engage with the DOAJ to improve their journal's standing.
      • Skillfully navigate DOAJ’s resources to benefit their publishing needs.
      • Enhance the management and operational transparency of their journals, ensuring adherence to international standards.
      • Identify unethical practices in publishing and integrate AI tools in a manner that supports ethical decision-making.

      Prerequisites

      It is recommended that participants have a fundamental understanding of open access and basic publishing practices. Preparatory materials will be provided upon registration to ensure all participants start the course with the necessary background knowledge.