Directory of Open Access Journals

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Mission

DOAJ aims to increase the visibility, accessibility, reputation, usage, and impact of quality peer-reviewed open access scholarly research journals globally.Read 3 Oct 2026 · doaj.org

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DOAJ is run and managed by the DOAJ Foundation, a non-profit community-governed Danish foundation registered in Roskilde.Read 3 Oct 2026 · doaj.org

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DOAJ's mission serves quality peer-reviewed open access scholarly research journals across disciplines, geographies, and languages.Read 3 Oct 2026 · doaj.org

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