CfP EASA 2024 Diamond journals in the anthropological landscape [AnthroJournals] [OpenAccess]

We invite you to submit a paper proposal to our panel at EASA 2024 in Barcelona on “Diamond journals in the anthropological landscape” [P072]. The panel is organized by the following two open access journals: Perifèria (UAB) and (Con)textos (UB). Both journals advocate for open access knowledge that provides inclusive and free alternative opportunities for researchers. 

We encourage scholars and journal editors to participate in the debate on the role of open-access journals in the context of the growing commercialization of knowledge.

 

Key data

Format: Face-to-face Roundtable

Deadline: January 22nd

Language: English

Additionally, please note that you can participate in more than one panel. 

More information: Call for papers

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns at contextos@ub.edu

 

Long Abstract:

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) have joined forces to propose an in-person roundtable titled "Diamond Journals in the Anthropological Landscape." This event aims to explore the role of open-access anthropology journals in generating and disseminating knowledge, as well as in nurturing the next generation of researchers in academic publishing.

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the creation of the journal "Perifèria. Revista d'investigació i formació en Antropologia" (ERIH+), available at https://revistes.uab.cat/periferia, and with the support of its germane journal "(Con)textos: revista d’antropologia I investigació social" at https://revistes.ub.edu/index.php/contextos, this roundtable offers an opportunity to reflect on the past and envision the future while reaffirming our commitment to open, free, critical, and socially-relevant anthropological knowledge.

Given the current predicament where scholars are often required to pay for publishing (the "Golden" option), Diamond Journals, which are also open-access platforms, emerge as the most inclusive choice, offering free access and providing opportunities for young researchers to contribute with their original publications. Furthermore, these journals offer a platform for publishing innovative ideas, which are frequently rejected by JCR or Scopus journals and their reviewers within the context of a growing commercialization of knowledge.

This roundtable aims to foster discussion and debate on the significant role played by such journals in our society.

Perifèria & (Con)textos