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2017/02/20

DOAJ editors on the effects of the new DOAJ criteria

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After DOAJ implemented new criteria for inclusion of open access journals and invited all journals listed in the directory to reapply, a large number of journals was removed from the database, most for failing to submit an updated application within the deadline. Two DOAJ volunteers for Italy investigated if their contribution, and the contribution by DOAJ volunteers all over the world, was effective in trying to improve the quality of journals indexed in the directory. They are now publishing the results of this investigation.