Ecclesial Futures is an international, ecumenical, double-blind peer-reviewed open-access journal. It publishes high-quality, original research and theological reflections on the development and transformation of local Christian communities and the systems that support them in their participation in God’s mission in the world. The transition to Diamond Open Access has been transformative and has enabled the journal to make research freely accessible worldwide.
Why collaborate with Openjournals?
The editorial team shared their motivation for making the switch: “We were stuck with a very traditional publisher who did not promote our print magazine in any way. Diamond Open Access was a real game changer for us and quickly brought us to the forefront of the 21st-century publishing world.”
The collaboration with Openjournals has proven particularly valuable because of its innovative model: “The collaboration between Openjournals and Radboud UP allows us to publish free of charge, as long as we voluntarily provide editorial and peer-review services.”
The importance of Open Science and Open Access
The team emphasizes the crucial role of Open Access in their field: “As an international journal, it is essential that our research is accessible in regions where subscription prices are a barrier. Open Access completely removes this barrier.”
They also point out the benefits for inclusivity: “It ensures that research is accessible to anyone with a computer and an internet connection, regardless of their financial means.”
Experiences with the Openjournals platform
The editorial team describes their experience with the Openjournals platform as positive. One feature they find particularly useful is the ease with which website content can be edited: “This saves us a lot of back-and-forth with publishers or web developers.”
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