LibGuides: Tufts Libraries Open Journal Publishing Service: Resources for establishing a journal and policies

Establishing core practices & policies

Publishing best practices
A checklist to follow in establishing best practices for your journal. Note that the checklist was created at University of Toronto, so some information may not be specific to Tufts, but the general practices & guidelines are broadly applicable.
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core practices
Describes areas where journals should have documented practices, including authorship, data, journal management, peer review, etc.

Peer Review – Best Practices
A good overview of the peer review process, from MIT

Research Data Management
Guide from Tufts Libraries - lists repositories where authors may share data related to their publications.
Select data-sharing requirements from key journals and publishers
Review these policy examples if you're considering a data sharing policy for your journal

Publisher Policies - Generative AI
List of academic publishers' policies on the use of generative AI compiled by UC Davis Library. Useful for journals looking to create their own AI policy.

Student-edited publications can find examples of AI policies for student journals on the Student publications page of this guide.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Toolkit for Journal Editors
Recommended actions journal editors can take to promote equity and inclusion in their journals, from APA Journals.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Scholarly Communication
A resource from the University of California that addresses inequities in scholarly communication and offers actions authors, peer reviewers, publishers & libraries can take.
Guidelines on Inclusive Language and Images in Scholarly Communication
Guidelines to help authors, editors, and reviewers recognize the use of language and images that are inclusive and culturally sensitive, from the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications.

We are still developing this list of discipline-specific publishing resources. If you know of one in your field, please let us know!