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Twenty-five Years of Open Access Publishing on Africa: Past and Future Challenges

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: African Studies Quarterly, the first open access journal which deals with issues related to Africa, has maintained a unique publishing model for over 25 years. During this period, academic publishing on Africa has evolved significantly. This piece examines these changes through the experience of a single journal: African Studies Quarterly. Through the lenses of community, infrastructure and resources, the article explores vulnerability and resilience. While challenges persist for African Studies Quarterly, and indeed many other Africa-focused journals, there are reasons for optimism.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

DOI: 10.57832/37g1-vw53

Author: Leedy, Todd

Institution: University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Publishing and Scholarly Communication

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6898723655

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