Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Keywords
Diamond Open Access Journal, Open Access Journal, Scholarly Communication
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.47989/ir30251295
Abstract
Introduction. This paper examines the contributions of Information Research as a diamond open access (OA) journal within the library and information science field.
Method. The dataset was extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection.
Results. The journal’s commitment to geographical diversity, its sustained journal impact and its role as a scholar-led publisher were revealed.
Conclusion(s). The journal demonstrates the potential of diamond open access publishing while maintaining high impact and visibility.
Rights Information
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Information Research at 30: Its Role as a Diamond Open Access Journal Supporting Scholarly Communication in Library and Information Science, v. 30, no. 2, p. 16-22
Scholar Commons Citation
Yoon, JungWon; Andrews, James E.; and Chung, EunKyung, "Information Research at 30: Its Role as a Diamond Open Access Journal Supporting Scholarly Communication in Library and Information Science" (2025). School of Information Faculty Publications. 696.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/si_facpub/696
