Questions to guide good practice



What principles shape the press' governance structure? 

Does the scholarly community (associations, universities, faculties, boards of academics/librarians, other friendly OA publishers) have a say in how the press is governed and run?

Is there a Diversity Equality and Inclusion (DEI) policy on the publisher's website? Is diversity evidenced in the press' work, for example in its authors, editors and reviewers?

Does the publisher regularly report on its finances? Is there transparency about the publisher's costs per title/first copy costs)?

Do financial and annual reports detail how resources, including public funds, have been used?