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The '''Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association''' ('''OASPA''') is a non-profit trade association of [[open access (publishing)|open access]] journal and book publishers globally in all scientific, technical and scholarly disciplines, as well as organisations that provide essential services and infrastructure to support open access publishing. In addition to promoting open access publishing, OASPA sets best practices and provides a forum for the exchange of information on and experiences of open access. The OASPA community brings together the major open access publishers on the one hand and independent&mdash;often [[learned society|society-based]] or scholar-led publishers on the other, along with some [[hybrid open access journal|hybrid open access publisher]]s. Having started out with an exclusive focus on open access journals, it has since expanded its activities to include matters pertaining to [[open access book]]s and open scholarly infrastucture.<ref name=oaspa>''This article incorporates material from the [http://www.oaspa.org OASPA website], which is licensed under the [[Creative Commons licenses|Creative Commons Attribution License]].''</ref>
The '''Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association''' ('''OASPA''') is a non-profit trade association of [[open access (publishing)|open access]] journal and book publishers globally in all scientific, technical and scholarly disciplines, as well as organisations that provide essential services and infrastructure to support open access publishing. In addition to promoting open access publishing, OASPA sets best practices and provides a forum for the exchange of information on and experiences of open access. The OASPA community brings together the major open access publishers on the one hand and independent&mdash;often [[learned society|society-based]] or scholar-led publishers on the other, along with some [[hybrid open access journal|hybrid open access publisher]]s. Having started out with an exclusive focus on open access journals, it has since expanded its activities to include matters pertaining to [[open access book]]s and open scholarly infrastructure.<ref name=oaspa>''This article incorporates material from the [http://www.oaspa.org OASPA website], which is licensed under the [[Creative Commons licenses|Creative Commons Attribution License]].''</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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Initially OASPA faced some criticism for a perceived conflict between its self-declared role as the "stamp of quality for open access publishing" and the application of its own criteria for membership. One member organization, [[Frontiers Media]], was included on [[Jeffrey Beall]]'s list of [[predatory open access publishing]] companies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://https://beallslist.net/ |title=Beall's List of Potential Predatory Journals and Publishers |last=Beall |first=Jeffrey |website=WordPress |access-date=March 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204151436/https://beallslist.weebly.com/ |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Two members, [[Hindawi Publishing Corporation#Beall's list|Hindawi]] and [[MDPI]] - initially called predatory by Beall - were later removed from his list.<ref>[[MDPI]] (28 October 2015), [http://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/534], ''Update: Response to Mr. Jeffrey Beall’s Repeated Attacks on MDPI''</ref> There was also concern around the fact that OASPA had been founded by [[BioMed Central]] and other open access publishers, which would cause a conflict of interest in their "seal of approval".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://scienceblogs.com/bookoftrogool/2010/02/26/oaspa-act-now-or-lose-credibil/ |title=OASPA: act now or lose credibility forever |last=Salo |first=Dorothea |publisher=ScienceBlogs |date=February 26, 2010 |access-date=October 18, 2018}}</ref> OASPA has also been criticized for promoting [[gold open access]] in a way that may be at the expense of [[green open access]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://openaccess.eprints.org/index.php?/archives/675-guid.html |title=Critique of Criteria for "Full Membership" in OASPA ("Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association") |last=Harnad |first=Stevan |publisher=ePrints.org |date=December 12, 2009 |access-date=October 18, 2018}}</ref>
Initially OASPA faced some criticism for a perceived conflict between its self-declared role as the "stamp of quality for open access publishing" and the application of its own criteria for membership. One member organization, [[Frontiers Media]], was included on [[Jeffrey Beall]]'s list of [[predatory open access publishing]] companies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://https://beallslist.net/ |title=Beall's List of Potential Predatory Journals and Publishers |last=Beall |first=Jeffrey |website=WordPress |access-date=March 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204151436/https://beallslist.weebly.com/ |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Two members, [[Hindawi Publishing Corporation#Beall's list|Hindawi]] and [[MDPI]] - initially called predatory by Beall - were later removed from his list.<ref>[[MDPI]] (28 October 2015), [http://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/534], ''Update: Response to Mr. Jeffrey Beall’s Repeated Attacks on MDPI''</ref> There was also concern around the fact that OASPA had been founded by [[BioMed Central]] and other open access publishers, which would cause a conflict of interest in their "seal of approval".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://scienceblogs.com/bookoftrogool/2010/02/26/oaspa-act-now-or-lose-credibil/ |title=OASPA: act now or lose credibility forever |last=Salo |first=Dorothea |publisher=ScienceBlogs |date=February 26, 2010 |access-date=October 18, 2018}}</ref> OASPA has also been criticized for promoting [[gold open access]] in a way that may be at the expense of [[green open access]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://openaccess.eprints.org/index.php?/archives/675-guid.html |title=Critique of Criteria for "Full Membership" in OASPA ("Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association") |last=Harnad |first=Stevan |publisher=ePrints.org |date=December 12, 2009 |access-date=October 18, 2018}}</ref>
== Activities ==
== Activities ==
OASPA organizes an annual conference on open access scholarly publishing.<ref>{{cite web|Title=OASPA Conference |url=https://oaspa.org/conference/ |publisher=OASPA |access-date=March 17, 2021}}</ref> The conference covers the whole spectrum of open access publishing, including [[business model]]s, publishing platforms, [[peer review]] modes, and distribution channels.
OASPA organizes an [https://oaspa.org/conference/ annual conference] on open access scholarly publishing.<ref>{{cite web|Title=OASPA Conference |url=https://oaspa.org/conference/ |publisher=OASPA |access-date=March 17, 2021}}</ref> The conference covers the whole spectrum of open access publishing, including [[business model]]s, publishing platforms, [[peer review]] modes, and distribution channels.

In fulfillment of its mission, OASPA regularly collaborates with open access stakeholders to share experiences, discuss problems and identify opportunities in the advancement of open access, as well as highlight policies that enhance and support OA publications. Recent examples include an [https://oaspa.org/major-oa-diamond-journals-study-completed-report-emphasizes-diversity-and-sustainable-pathways-for-diamond-open-access/ OA Diamond Journals Study], funded by [https://www.scienceeurope.org/ Science Europe] and commissioned by [https://www.coalition-s.org/exploring-collaborative-non-commercial-publishing-models-for-open-access/ cOAlition S], the [https://oaspa.org/guest-post-jats4r-updates-and-invitation-increasing-adoption-through-community-participation/ JATS4R initiative] and the [https://oaspa.org/guest-post-update-covid-19-rapid-reviewers-collaboration/ COVID-19 Rapid Reviewers Initiative].


OASPA encourages publishers to use [[Creative Commons licenses]], particularly the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/papf-email-1.pdf |title=General Comments from the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association, OASPA to The Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Federal Government, the United States of America. |publisher=White House Archives |date=February 1, 2010 |access-date=October 18, 2018}}</ref> which is in line with most definitions of "open", e.g. the [[The Open Definition|Open Definition]] by the [[Open Knowledge Foundation]].<ref>[http://www.opendefinition.org/ Open Definition], accessed February 13, 2011</ref>
OASPA encourages publishers to use [[Creative Commons licenses]], particularly the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/papf-email-1.pdf |title=General Comments from the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association, OASPA to The Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Federal Government, the United States of America. |publisher=White House Archives |date=February 1, 2010 |access-date=October 18, 2018}}</ref> which is in line with most definitions of "open", e.g. the [[The Open Definition|Open Definition]] by the [[Open Knowledge Foundation]].<ref>[http://www.opendefinition.org/ Open Definition], accessed February 13, 2011</ref>
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.oaspa.org/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.oaspa.org/}}
* [http://river-valley.zeeba.tv/category/conferences/publishing/coasp/ Video recordings from the Conference on Open Access Scholarly Publishing]
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIpJXV9MOz0MxX2vUalar2rkzz_DwpvP1 Video recordings from the Conference on Open Access Scholarly Publishing]
*{{Citizendium}}
*{{Citizendium}}


Revision as of 17:16, 17 March 2021

Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association
AbbreviationOASPA
Formation14 October 2008
TypeInternational professional association
HeadquartersOnline
Location
Membership
Scholarly open access publishers
Official language
English
Chair of Board
Jennifer Gibson
Websiteoaspa.org

The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) is a non-profit trade association of open access journal and book publishers globally in all scientific, technical and scholarly disciplines, as well as organisations that provide essential services and infrastructure to support open access publishing. In addition to promoting open access publishing, OASPA sets best practices and provides a forum for the exchange of information on and experiences of open access. The OASPA community brings together the major open access publishers on the one hand and independent—often society-based or scholar-led publishers on the other, along with some hybrid open access publishers. Having started out with an exclusive focus on open access journals, it has since expanded its activities to include matters pertaining to open access books and open scholarly infrastructure.[1]

History

With the growth of the open access movement, the interactions between different open access publishers intensified, as they met each other at a multitude of trade or scientific conferences, workshops or similar events. Yet the specific needs and challenges of open access publishing with respect to traditional publishing or scholarly communication were rarely in the focus of such gatherings, which brought about the need for a dedicated forum. With the intention to provide that, OASPA was launched on October 14, 2008 at an "Open Access Day" celebration in London hosted by the Wellcome Trust.[2] The following organizations are founding members:[3]

Initially OASPA faced some criticism for a perceived conflict between its self-declared role as the "stamp of quality for open access publishing" and the application of its own criteria for membership. One member organization, Frontiers Media, was included on Jeffrey Beall's list of predatory open access publishing companies.[4] Two members, Hindawi and MDPI - initially called predatory by Beall - were later removed from his list.[5] There was also concern around the fact that OASPA had been founded by BioMed Central and other open access publishers, which would cause a conflict of interest in their "seal of approval".[6] OASPA has also been criticized for promoting gold open access in a way that may be at the expense of green open access.[7]

Activities

OASPA organizes an annual conference on open access scholarly publishing.[8] The conference covers the whole spectrum of open access publishing, including business models, publishing platforms, peer review modes, and distribution channels.

In fulfillment of its mission, OASPA regularly collaborates with open access stakeholders to share experiences, discuss problems and identify opportunities in the advancement of open access, as well as highlight policies that enhance and support OA publications. Recent examples include an OA Diamond Journals Study, funded by Science Europe and commissioned by cOAlition S, the JATS4R initiative and the COVID-19 Rapid Reviewers Initiative.

OASPA encourages publishers to use Creative Commons licenses, particularly the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY),[9] which is in line with most definitions of "open", e.g. the Open Definition by the Open Knowledge Foundation.[10]

Members

OASPA members fall into the following groups:

Professional publishing organisations – Organisations that include at least one full-time professional who manages the publication of OA scholarly journals or books. These organisations may be for-profit or nonprofit, and they may own journals or books or manage the publication on a contract basis for societies or other groups of scientists or scholars. Members of this class may also include organisations such as academic/research libraries, university presses, or other organisations in which the primary focus is other than publishing but still employ full-time professionals who manage the publication of OA scholarly journals and/or books.

Scholar publishers – Individuals or small groups of scientists/scholars that publish usually a single scholarly journal in their field of study. The publication process is often largely subsidised by volunteer effort.

Other organisations – Other organisations who provide significant services and/or support for OA publishing.

In order to join OASPA as a member organization, a publisher must undergo a rigorous assessment process and meet set criteria established to promote transparency and best practices in scholarly publishing. These criteria were set in 2013 and revised again in August 2018.[11] There are seven categories of OASPA membership:[12]

  • Professional Publishing Organisation (Small)
  • Professional Publishing Organisation (Medium)
  • Professional Publishing Organisation (Large)
  • Professional Publishing Organisation (Very Large)
  • Other Organisation (non-commercial)
  • Other Organisation (commercial)
  • Scholar Publisher

As of March 2021, OASPA has 159 members.[13]

Response to the Science sting

As a response to the Who's Afraid of Peer Review? investigation, OASPA formed a committee to investigate the circumstances that led to the acceptance of the fake paper by 3 of its members.[14] On 11 November 2013, OASPA terminated the membership of two publishers (Dove Medical Press and Hikari Ltd.) who accepted the fake paper. Sage Press, which also accepted a fake paper, was put "under review" for 6 months.[1] Sage announced in a statement that it was reviewing the journal that accepted the fake paper, but that it would not shut it down.[15] Sage's membership was reinstated at the end of the review period following changes to the journal's editorial processes.[16] Dove Medical Press were also reinstated in September 2015 after making a number of improvements to their editorial processes.[17]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b This article incorporates material from the OASPA website, which is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
  2. ^ "Announcing the launch of the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association, OASPA". EurekAlert!. AAAS. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Founding Members". Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association. Retrieved 2015-01-06.
  4. ^ Beall, Jeffrey. "Beall's List of Potential Predatory Journals and Publishers". WordPress. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2021. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  5. ^ MDPI (28 October 2015), [1], Update: Response to Mr. Jeffrey Beall’s Repeated Attacks on MDPI
  6. ^ Salo, Dorothea (February 26, 2010). "OASPA: act now or lose credibility forever". ScienceBlogs. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  7. ^ Harnad, Stevan (December 12, 2009). "Critique of Criteria for "Full Membership" in OASPA ("Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association")". ePrints.org. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  8. ^ . OASPA https://oaspa.org/conference/. Retrieved March 17, 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |Title= ignored (|title= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "General Comments from the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association, OASPA to The Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Federal Government, the United States of America" (PDF). White House Archives. February 1, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  10. ^ Open Definition, accessed February 13, 2011
  11. ^ "Membership Criteria". Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association. OASPA. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  12. ^ "Membership Dues". Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association. OASPA. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  13. ^ "Members", Oaspa.org, Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association, retrieved 17 March 2021
  14. ^ Redhead, Claire. "OASPA's response to the recent article in Science entitled "Who's Afraid of Peer Review?"". Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
  15. ^ Gamboa, Camille. "Statement by SAGE on the Journal of International Medical Research". Sage. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  16. ^ Shaffi, Sarah (29 April 2014). "OASPA reinstates Sage membership". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  17. ^ Redhead, Claire (23 September 2015). "Dove Medical Press reinstated as OASPA Members". Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association. Retrieved 1 February 2016.

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