Visibility and Discoverability of African Journals
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Welcome to this course on Visibility and Discoverability of African Journals. This is a self-paced course scheduled for a notional 2 study hours. It will equip you with the skills to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of African scholarly journals through effective indexing, improved editorial practices, metadata management, and digital publishing strategies.
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Enquête page
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Before you begin the course, please take this assessment to gauge your readiness and current capabilities as you embark on the course. (Estimated time: 15 mins)
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In this section of the course, you will understand how the course is organized and determine for yourself whether you are capable of undertaking it. It is compulsory that you go through this section before you proceed. Click on the learning module below to begin. (Estimated time: 5 mins)
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In this lesson, you will learn the key stages of the editorial workflow, from manuscript submission to publication. You will explore best practices for efficiency, editorial consistency, and transparency, as well as the role of manuscript management systems in streamlining processes.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Understand the key stages of the editorial workflow, from submission to publication.
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Apply best practices to improve editorial efficiency and consistency.
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Promote transparency throughout the editorial process.
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Utilize manuscript management systems to streamline editorial workflows.
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Ensure high-quality editorial standards in each stage of the process.
Click on the Lesson 1 link below to access the learning materials.
(Estimated time: 20 minutes)
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Lesson 1 : Editorial Workflow scorm
In this lesson, you will explore key strategies to increase your journal's visibility and impact. You will learn how to optimize metadata, index in reputable databases, adopt open access models, enhance digital presence through SEO, and leverage social media for engagement. Additionally, you will understand the benefits of collaboration, multilingual content, and institutional repositories in expanding readership and citation potential.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Optimize journal metadata for better discoverability.
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Index your journal in key databases for wider reach.
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Implement open access models to increase visibility.
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Use SEO to enhance your journal's digital presence.
Click on the Lesson 2 link below to access the learning materials.
(Estimated time: 25 minutes)
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In this lesson, you will learn the essential strategies for improving journal quality, including conducting initial quality checks, ensuring compliance with editorial standards, and aligning with international publishing benchmarks. You will also explore the importance of ethical and transparent publishing practices to maintain credibility and trust. Additionally, the lesson will cover the use of quality assurance metrics, such as impact factor and acceptance rates, to assess and enhance the journal's academic impact and reputation
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Conduct initial quality checks on submissions
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Ensure compliance with editorial and publishing standards
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Align journal practices with international benchmarks
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Promote ethical and transparent publishing
Click on the Lesson 3 link below to access the learning materials.
(Estimated time: 20 minutes)
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Human Resource Information Technology page
In this lesson, you will explore the emerging technologies in academic publishing, including AI for peer review and content optimization, blockchain for transparency and copyright protection, and OJS for manuscript management. You also examined how AR/VR enhance interactive content, big data improves audience insights, and the semantic web enhances discoverability. Additionally, you will learn how NLP facilitates summarization and multilingual support, virtual conferences expand global collaboration, and API integration streamlines workflows.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Identify how AI, blockchain, and OJS are used in publishing
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Understand the role of AR/VR, big data, and the semantic web
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Explain how NLP, virtual conferences, and API integration improve accessibility and workflows
Click on the Lesson 4 link below to access the learning materials.
(Estimated time: 20 minutes)
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In this lesson, you will explore the key concepts in monitoring and evaluation for academic publishing, including publication metrics, citation analysis, and altmetrics. You will also learn how tools like OJS, Google Analytics, SCOPUS, and Altmetric.com help track journal performance, readership, and engagement. Additionally, you will examine the methods for assessing journal visibility, optimizing editorial workflows, and using author and reader feedback for continuous improvement. These insights will enhance the impact and credibility of academic journals.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Understand publication metrics, citation analysis, and altmetrics
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Use tools like OJS, Google Analytics, SCOPUS, and Altmetric.com
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Assess journal visibility, editorial workflow efficiency, and audience engagement
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Apply author and reader feedback for ongoing journal development
Click on the Lesson 5 link below to access the learning materials.
(Estimated time: 15 minutes)
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Lesson 5 : Monitoring, Evaluation Learning scorm
In this lesson, you will explore the importance of joining a Journal Editors Community of Practice (CoP) and how it supports professional development, networking, and knowledge sharing. You will learn about different CoPs available for journal editors, the steps to becoming a member, and strategies for active engagement. Additionally, best practices will be highlighted to help you maximize the benefits of participation and stay informed about evolving trends in academic publishing.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Understand the role and benefits of a Journal Editors CoP
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Identify available CoPs and the process for joining
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Apply strategies for active participation and networking
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Recognize best practices for professional growth and knowledge sharing
Click on the Lesson 6 link below to access the learning materials.
(Estimated time: 10 minutes)
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Lesson 6 : Practical scorm
We hope you have enjoyed this course and are now equipped to enhance the discoverability of African journals. Before you go, please take a few minutes to complete the end-of-course survey below and share your feedback with us.
(Estimated time: 5 mins)
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