Join us: Optimizing Open Journal Systems (OJS) for multilingual, open access journal publishing in Africa
Join us on Thu, Aug 28, 2025, at 11 am CAT for a presentation by Müge Bakioğlu from the Public […]
Join us on Thu, Aug 28, 2025, at 11 am CAT for a presentation by Müge Bakioğlu from the Public […]
The African Platform for Open Scholarship (APOS) fosters open access and global knowledge exchange. Hosted by the University of Cape Town (UCT), APOS empowers African researchers to take ownership of their scholarly content, promoting local research for societal development.
Ina Smith, the Planning Manager, Scholarly Publishing Unit, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), & DOAJ Ambassador for Southern
This session’s discussion centered on the benefits of open peer review and how researchers can work together to review preprints. Vanessa Fairhurst and Chad Sansing from PREreview also shared opportunities for learning and teaching within the research community.
Mark Hahnel and Maria Cotera discussed how Figshare enables global reach and discoverability of African research data. They shared insights
Johanssen Obanda from Crossref shared how Crossref’s Research Nexus is helping to weave connections between research outputs, projects, grants, and
In the evolving landscape of global research, African researchers and publishers face unique challenges and opportunities. Platforms like ScienceOpen are stepping in to bridge gaps, offering tools and services that empower African research to gain the visibility and recognition it deserves.
FAIRsharing is a curated, global resource that helps researchers find databases, standards, and policies that make data more discoverable and reusable. For African researchers, it’s a way to ensure their work is recognized, accessible, and connected to international best practices. It’s about empowering communities to build reliable and sustainable research outputs.
FAIRsharing is a curated resource on data and metadata standards, interrelated to databases and data policies, across all disciplines.