Compliance with criteria established by various organizations and indexes is of paramount importance for enhancing the visibility of academic journals, ensuring quality standards in scientific publishing, and achieving inclusion in international indexes. Relevant resources and references are provided below.
Diamond Open Access
DIAMAS (Developing Institutional Open Access Publishing Models to Advance Scholarly Communication) is a European-focused initiative supporting the development of the Diamond Open Access model. This model aims to facilitate scientific publishing without charging fees to either authors or readers. The framework and recommendations developed by DIAMAS serve as a vital guide for journals transitioning toward sustainable and ethical open-access models. DergiPark adopts the vision of localizing these standards and enhancing the quality of institutional publishing. Click here for detailed information.
The DIAMAS Country Report for Türkiye is a comprehensive document examining the current state, technological infrastructure, and financial sustainability of institutional open-access publishing. While analyzing the prevalence of the Diamond Open Access model in Türkiye, the report provides a data-driven perspective on the impact of centralized structures like DergiPark on the ecosystem and the processes of alignment with international standards. Click here to access the full report.
Diamond Open Access Standard
The Diamond Open Access Standard (DOAS) is a publishing model that advocates for the sharing of scientific knowledge without any financial barriers. This standard envisions journals operating within a sustainable and ethical framework without charging Article Processing Charges (APC). The alignment of journals on our platform with this model is critically important for the democratization of scientific output. Click here for detailed information.
Committee on Publication Ethics
The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) is the primary global organization defining ethical standards for editors and publishers. The DergiPark Policy is based on compliance with the core principles established by COPE. Adhering to COPE guidelines is a priority for all our editors to resolve ethical issues encountered in publishing processes and to ensure transparency in author rights and peer-review workflows. Click here for detailed information.
DOAJ
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) is an international index where open-access academic journals are evaluated based on quality criteria. It is rooted in the compliance of journals with transparency, accessibility, and ethical publishing principles. DergiPark aims to provide the technical infrastructure and guidance necessary to facilitate the acceptance processes of your journals into this index. Click here for detailed information.
TR Index
TR Index is a national index where academic journals published in Türkiye are evaluated and indexed within a specific framework of criteria. Under this service provided by TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM, journals are expected to publish regularly, conduct peer-review processes appropriately, and comply with ethical principles. Click here for detailed information about TR Index criteria.