From 62418b7699816750ccf97f4738e8cd784e4c2b13 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arfon Smith Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 06:53:48 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Fleshing out rules for new journals. --- governance.md | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/governance.md b/governance.md index 635bcc5..b2c9d09 100644 --- a/governance.md +++ b/governance.md @@ -51,10 +51,26 @@ Subcommittees may be established by the Steering Council to assist in managing t ### Editorial policies and processes -Individual journals are responsible for their own editorial process, including their editorial board composition. However, by being an Open Journals publication, each journal must: +Individual journals are responsible for their own editorial process, including their editorial board composition. However, by being an Open Journals publication, each journal: + +**Must** + +- Be open access ([Diamond/Platinum or Gold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_access#Definitions)). +- License journal content (e.g., articles) under a [CC-BY license](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). +- Follow an open peer review process. +- Publish a cost model (e.g., https://joss.theoj.org/about#costs). +- Have a code of conduct (e.g., [Contributor Covenant](https://github.com/openjournals/joss/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)) and a documented process for dealing with infringements. + +**Ideally should also** + +- Use the [Open Journals](https://github.com/openjournals) open source toolchain. +- Nominate a member of their editorial team to join the Open Journals steering committee. +- Be aligned with the [NumFOCUS mission](https://numfocus.org/community/mission)* + +* Note this is especially important if the journal would ever want to use NumFOCUS as a fiscal sponsor/host. + +New journals should also be prepared to contribute to the running costs of the Open Journals (e.g., Crossref and Portico membership. DOI registration fees. Web hosting. Infrastructure maintenance.) + -- Be open access -- Have an open review process -- Use the Open Journals open source toolchain From 37216ad18a2f5574857107b06377b2aeafd4aefb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arfon Smith Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 21:36:48 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update governance.md --- governance.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/governance.md b/governance.md index b2c9d09..1d6cd9a 100644 --- a/governance.md +++ b/governance.md @@ -60,11 +60,11 @@ Individual journals are responsible for their own editorial process, including t - Follow an open peer review process. - Publish a cost model (e.g., https://joss.theoj.org/about#costs). - Have a code of conduct (e.g., [Contributor Covenant](https://github.com/openjournals/joss/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)) and a documented process for dealing with infringements. +- Nominate a member of their editorial team to join the Open Journals steering committee. **Ideally should also** - Use the [Open Journals](https://github.com/openjournals) open source toolchain. -- Nominate a member of their editorial team to join the Open Journals steering committee. - Be aligned with the [NumFOCUS mission](https://numfocus.org/community/mission)* * Note this is especially important if the journal would ever want to use NumFOCUS as a fiscal sponsor/host.