What is the SeDOA Distribution Hub? The pathway to the right publication venue
The SeDOA Distribution Hub supports scholar-led Diamond Open Access publishing projects in finding suitable publication venues. It connects editors, journal editorial teams, authors, and other requesters with selected publishing platforms and partners that match the respective project in terms of disciplinary fit, organizational setup, as well as technical infrastructure and required functionalities.
The aim is to embed publishing projects in appropriate scholarly contexts and to strengthen existing publishing service providers.
How does the SeDOA Distribution Hub work?
The SeDOA Distribution Hub helps you find a suitable publication venue for your scholarly project. To do so, you first submit a request for your publishing project via an online form (see below). Based on this request, we review key criteria such as scholarly quality and compliance with Diamond Open Access principles and match your project with suitable publishing service providers in our database. You will then receive – optionally as part of a consultation – a curated selection of suitable providers. With your consent, we establish contact with an appropriate publishing service or arrange a joint meeting. The respective provider will then accompany the further process through to publication. If certain criteria are not yet fully met, we are happy to advise you on possible adjustments.
1. Submit a request
Send us your publishing project by completing our form and emailing it to kontakt@diamond-open-access.de. For formats other than journals or books, please feel free to email us directly. The information you provide helps us classify your project appropriately.
- Journal publication form
- Book publication form (incl. Living Handbooks)
2. Review & orientation
We assess key criteria (e.g., scholarly quality, Diamond Open Access compliance) and match your project with suitable publishing services from providers in our database.
3. Consultation
Upon request, you can discuss your options with us during a brief consultation. You will receive a curated selection of suitable service providers.
4. Matching
With your consent, we connect you with a suitable publishing service – or you may contact them directly.
5. Implementation & publication
The provider reviews your project and supports the entire publishing process through to publication.
Whom does the SeDOA Distribution Hub address?
The SeDOA Distribution Hub primarily connects the following groups with suitable Diamond Open Access publishing service providers:
- Editors of anthologies, series, and Living Handbooks
- Editors of scholarly journals
- Authors of monographs
Feel free to inquire about other formats as well!