OASPA assessment of new applications and complaints procedures

Connotea Imports 2012-07-31

Summary:

"This post is written in light of recent discussions and questions raised about OASPA’s membership criteria and how OASPA screens applicants prior to their joining the organization....In addition to the above, from April 1, 2010 we shall require those applying as professional publishing organizations to specify the legal status of the organization (e.g. for profit, non-profit, limited liability, etc.) and to state where the organization is registered and the company identity number. It is important to note that OASPA does not seek to become an accreditation or ratings agency....We are a membership organization that seeks to set and maintain high standards....The OASPA Code of Conduct states that reports of misconduct can be submitted to the Board. The OASPA Board has now adopted a formal procedure for handling such reports from the community...."

Link:

http://oaspa.org/blog/2010/03/19/oaspa-assessment-of-new-applications-and-complaints-procedures/

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Tags:

oa.journals oa.new oa.oaspa

Authors:

petersuber

Date tagged:

07/31/2012, 19:11

Date published:

03/20/2010, 13:48