Those who wish to publish an open access journal have a number of factors to consider prior to creation. The following provide guidelines for successful open access journals:
This site, sponsored by SPARC, provides a "variety of resources are available to guide the launch and operation of an open-access journal.... included are links to example documents for key planning elements, such as new journal prospectuses, bylaws, sample editorial policies, and others."
The Literature Selection Technical Review Committee (LSTRC) reviews and recommends biomedical and health-related life science journals for inclusion in MEDLINE®
ICMJE developed these recommendations to review best practice and ethical standards in the conduct and reporting of research and other material published in medical journals, and to help authors, editors, and others involved in peer review and biomedical publishing create and distribute accurate, clear, reproducible, unbiased medical journal articles.
Benefits of open access
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