Maryna NazarovetsJan 7

Our new paper in Scientometrics with @mikaellaakso & Zehra Taşkın: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-025-05535-4

We map 19,000+ university journals worldwide and show a major blind spot in research evaluation: most are invisible in selective indexes. UJs sustain bibliodiversity, multilingualism, SSH, and Diamond OA — yet remain structurally undervalued.

#ScholarlyCommunication #Bibliodiversity #DiamondOA #UniversityPublishing

University journals in the global academic publishing landscape: Mapping over 19,000 diverse titles based on Ulrichsweb data - Scientometrics

Universities have been an instrumental part of the scholarly publishing landscape dating back several centuries, but comprehensive mapping of the presence of universities' involvement in publishing of journals is lacking. Using Ulrichsweb as the primary source and complementing it with data from Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ and OpenAlex, we compiled a dataset of 19,414 active, peer-reviewed university journals from 148 countries using a multilingual identification method. The results reveal significant disparities in coverage: nearly three-quarters of the journals are indexed in OpenAlex, almost half in DOAJ, fewer than a quarter in Scopus, and fewer than a fifth on the Web of Science Core Collection. From a global perspective, university journals are heavily clustered to a few countries, notably the United States, Indonesia and Brazil. University journals are characterized by strong linguistic diversity, with more than a third publishing exclusively in non-English languages. The social sciences and humanities dominate the disciplinary profile. This study establishes a baseline for further research into bibliodiversity, equity and the role of universities in scholarly communication.

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Show threadSTOPDISINFORMATIONJan 2

The DOAJ Guide to Applying explicitly recommends avoiding situations where all members of the editorial board come from the same institution
It is recommended that board members should not all come from the same institution.

In our recent article (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-025-09687-z), we show that endogamy is not an individual problem of a single journal, but a systemic, interregional pattern in #universitypublishing.

Prevention of Endogamy in the Editorial Boards of University Journals - Journal of Academic Ethics

Editorial endogamy, the over-representation of scholars affiliated with a journal’s host institution on its editorial board, is a widespread phenomenon in university journals (UJs). This practice is often shaped by institutional traditions, resource limitations, internal loyalty, promotion incentives, and opaque selection practices. While some degree of institutional representation is inevitable, excessive editorial endogamy raises concerns about peer review integrity, international visibility, and negatively impacts the credibility and inclusivity of scholarly publishing. This review explores the systemic drivers of editorial endogamy, focusing on institutional governance structures, national research policies, and academic evaluation frameworks that influence editorial board composition in UJs. Additionally, we review best practices to mitigate negative effects, including increasing editorial transparency, diversifying peer review processes, and strengthening regulatory oversight. Strategies such as rotational editorial leadership, transparent peer review policies, structured regulatory interventions, and cross-institutional collaborations are recommended to balance institutional autonomy with international publishing standards. The implementation of these measures has the potential to enhance the credibility, inclusivity, and global impact of UJs while preserving their role in supporting local and disciplinary research communities. Recognizing the constraints faced by many UJs, we propose flexible and scalable solutions to enhance editorial integrity while considering the operational realities of university-based publishing. Effectively addressing editorial endogamy requires coordinated action among universities, journal editors, and policymakers.

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Show threadLSE PressMar 17, 2025
#InstitutionalPublishing #OpenAccess #OpenResearch #UniversityPublishing #AcademicPublishing @oipassoc.bsky.social #LSEOpenResearch
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Public Knowledge ProjectJun 6, 2024

📢 PKP is featured on the Library Publishing Coalition's (LPC) Strategic Affiliate Spotlight Series! <333

Did you know that PKP has been partners with #LPC since 2017?

Here we offer some of our free and open resources, along with a description of our affiliation with LPC:

https://librarypublishing.org/affiliate-spotlight-public-knowledge-project/

#LibraryPublishing #UniversityPublishing #AcademicChatter #OpenAccess #OpenInfrastructure #MultilingualPublishing #PKPSchool #OpenJournalSystems #OJS #OpenMonographPress #OpenPreprintSystems

Affiliate Spotlight: Public Knowledge Project | Library Publishing Coalition

Public Knowledge ProjectMay 22, 2024

Did you miss the University of Alberta Lunch & Learn featuring PKP's #OpenJournalSystems & multilingualism as an alternative publishing model?

Here's the recording on UAL's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvy5FdYmNUQ

Please like, subscribe, boost, & share if you thought this content was useful!

#OpenAccess #OpenScience #OpenResearch #MultilingualPublishing #LibraryPublishing #UniversityPublishing #ScholarlyPublishing #ScholComm #AcademicChatter #Science #Technology #OpenInfrastructure #FOSS #OJS

Multilingual Publishing: UAL Open Publishing Lunch & Learn - May 2024

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UbiquityMay 8, 2024
🎉 Dead Men’s Propaganda, out now in #OpenAccess from LSE Press! We are delighted to see this interesting and exciting title make its way into the world. Read it now: https://buff.ly/4bbbvgC #OA #openbooks #universitypublishing
LSE Press

LSE Press is a publisher of high quality, open access research in the social sciences. Through rigorous peer-review and the use of innovative digital approaches we promote the widest possible engagement with social science research. Based in the Library of the London School of Economics, LSE Press works with authors to develop and launch publications that reflect the LSE founding purpose and mission.

Mike AnannyMay 3, 2023

Happy World Press Freedom Day to all who celebrate (which should be everyone).

A fantastic list of press freedom readings from the National Endowment for Democracy https://www.ned.org/ideas/democracy-resources-center/world-press-freedom-day-2023-reading/

Grateful to see my own @themitpress book “Networked Press Freedom” among them https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262037747/networked-press-freedom/

#commodon #sts #publishing #universitypress #UniversityPublishing #pressfreedom #pressfreedomday #communication #mediastudies #academicchatter

World Press Freedom Day Recommended Reads - NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

In 1993 the United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be celebrated as World Press Freedom Day. This day is an opportunity to celebrate press freedom around the world and to acknowledge the…

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Show threadUbiquityMay 2, 2023
We're also looking forward to co-presenting a talk with @SthlmUniPress at the 2023 @AEUP_info conference later this month. See the programme for more info: https://www.aeup.eu/conferences/2023-3rd-aeup-conference/ #aeup #universitypublishing #universitypress #publishing
2023 3rd AEUP Conference – AEUP

Open Science DeutschlandAug 21, 2022

#UniversityPublishing eine Skala größer. Nicht 1 Uni sondern 4!

#Berlin Universities Publishing, #BerlinUP, wird gefördert von der Berlin University Alliance und gemeinschaftlich getragen von den Bibliotheken der Freien Universität Berlin, der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, der Technischen Universität Berlin und der Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
https://www.berlin-universities-publishing.de/

Berlin Universities Publishing