Research on Chinese Science Journals Based on DOAJ
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Keywords
DOAJ, Chinese Science journals, digital preservation, Creative Commons license
Abstract
Through the study, we explore the development path of open access (OA) in Chinese Science journals based on DOAJ. This article examines the development of Open Access (OA) in Chinese Science journals on DOAJ, using a web-based survey of 86 journals. Data from the DOAJ platform and journal websites were collected and analyzed statistically with EXCEL. Findings indicate that the growth of Chinese Science journals is uneven, with a significant number of journals published in English. Most journals require authors to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs), and only 40.7% offer APC waiver policies. The predominant OA license is CC BY-NC-ND. About 69.77% of journals have a publishing cycle of under 20 weeks, and anonymous peer review is the most common method. Print remains the primary publication format, with few journals having long-term digital preservation or dedicated institutions in China for such preservation. Additionally, there is an imbalance in research themes. Recommendations include increasing the number of OA journals in Chinese Science disciplines and encouraging more Chinese journals to join the DOAJ, waving or reasonably charging APCs, adopting flexible Creative Common Licenses, implementing more rigorous peer review processes, reducing publishing cycles, internationalizing journal formats, and conducting further research on long-term digital preservation and expanding research themes.
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