Supporting Successful DOAJ Application and Open-Access Journal Development
Genesis Research Consultancy Limited (GRCL) provided specialized Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) consultancy to the Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (JMID), published by Eldaghayes Publisher. The consultancy focused on strengthening the journal’s open-access publishing practices, improving transparency, and preparing the journal to meet the requirements and expectations associated with DOAJ evaluation. The project was successfully completed, with GRCL providing structured guidance throughout the preparation and improvement process.
Scope of the Consultancy
GRCL conducted a detailed review of the journal’s publishing structure and publicly available information, identifying areas that required clarification, development, or improvement. The consultancy covered key components commonly considered in open-access journal evaluation, including:
- Journal website structure and transparency
- Open-access policy and accessibility
- Aims and scope
- Editorial board information
- Peer-review policy and procedures
- Author guidelines
- Publication ethics and malpractice statements
- Authorship and contributorship information
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Copyright and licensing information
- Article processing charge (APC) transparency
- Journal ownership and publisher information
- Editorial and publishing responsibilities
- Archiving and preservation information
- Article-level bibliographic information
- ISSN and journal identification
- Contact and institutional information
GRCL also provided practical recommendations to improve the consistency and visibility of essential journal information across the journal website.
DOAJ Application Support
A major component of the engagement was providing guidance throughout the DOAJ application and evaluation process. GRCL assisted the journal in understanding the relevant requirements, identifying potential weaknesses, organizing necessary information, and implementing appropriate improvements before and during the evaluation process. The consultancy emphasized that successful open-access journal development requires transparent policies, clearly documented editorial processes, responsible publishing practices, and accurate public information. Accordingly, the work went beyond preparing an application and focused on strengthening the journal’s overall publishing framework.
Successful Outcome
The consultancy was successfully completed, contributing to the journal’s progress toward meeting recognized standards of open-access publishing and editorial transparency. This project demonstrates GRCL’s experience in helping scholarly journals navigate DOAJ requirements, improve publishing practices, and strengthen their readiness for international indexing and directory evaluation.
Project Details
Journal: Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (JMID)
Publisher: Eldaghayes Publisher
Consultancy Type: DOAJ Consultancy
Outcome: Successful
Key Areas: DOAJ Preparation, Open-Access Compliance, Journal Policies, Editorial Transparency, Publication Ethics & Publishing Standards
Consultancy Provider: Genesis Research Consultancy Limited (GRCL)
GRCL’s Journal Consultancy Expertise
GRCL works with academic journals and publishers at different stages of their development—from new journal establishment and website development to editorial policy improvement, publication ethics, indexing preparation, and international directory consultancy. Our approach is based on identifying genuine areas for improvement and helping journals establish sustainable publishing practices rather than focusing solely on meeting the requirements of a single application.
If your journal is preparing for DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, or other indexing and abstracting services, GRCL can provide structured consultancy to assess your current position and develop a practical improvement pathway.
Contact GRCL to discuss your journal consultancy and indexing preparation requirements.