What is the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)?
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ )is a searchable database of reviewed open access journals and articles published in these journals. You can search by title, ISSN, subject, and publisher in the “Quick Search” bar.
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More advanced search filters are located in the sidebar under “Refine search results”, with filters available under dropdown menus.
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The DOAJ seal is an indicator of a journal demonstrating best practices in open publishing and a high commitment to open access. Journals without the seal are still trustworthy and quality controlled.