Are you involved in running or supporting a DFG-funded Diamond OA journal or another Diamond OA journal in Germany that is not (yet) indexed in Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)?
As part of our collaboration with the German Research Foundation (DFG) we want to understand challenges for no fee journals from Germany in applying to DOAJ.
We’d love to hear from you.
Why this survey matters
Applying to DOAJ can be an important milestone for diamond open access journals. However, we recognise that the application process is not always straightforward. Through this survey, DOAJ seeks to better understand the practical, technical, and conceptual challenges journals encounter when applying (or when considering applying) for inclusion.
In several countries, including Germany, university libraries use DOAJ as a trusted reference point when advising researchers on where to publish and when deciding whether to financially support initiatives such as consortial funding models for diamond open access journals. Inclusion therefore has practical implications beyond visibility.
Your responses will directly help us:
- improve guidance and documentation,
- develop targeted support offers
- and understand barriers for journals that want to apply or reapply to DOAJ.
Who should participate?
This survey is aimed at:
- DFG-funded journals, and
- other non-DOAJ-indexed diamond open access journals
based in Germany.
Whether you are an editor-in-chief, managing editor, editorial board member, publisher, or provide technical/editorial support, your perspective is valuable.
What to expect
- Estimated time: about 10 minutes
- Language: You can choose to answer in German or English
- Topics include:
- familiarity with DOAJ and its criteria
- website requirements and transparency
- licensing and copyright
- peer review documentation
- technical and organisational challenges
- what kind of support would help most
Take part and make your voice heard
Survey in English: https://tinyurl.com/DiamondJournalsGER
Survey in German: https://tinyurl.com/DiamondJournalsDE
Your experience, whether smooth, frustrating, or somewhere in between, can make a real difference for other journals navigating the DOAJ application process.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help us improve support for open access journals in Germany.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch:
helpdesk@doaj.org
Thank you for your time and for contributing to a stronger, more accessible open access ecosystem.
