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Diamond Open Access Landscape in Croatia: DIAMAS Survey Results

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  • Jadranka Stojanovski

    (University of Zadar, 23000 Zadar, Croatia)

  • Danijel Mofardin

    (Research Library, University of Zadar, 23000 Zadar, Croatia)

Abstract

As open science initiatives address the crisis in scholarly communication driven by commercialisation, diamond open access publishing—promoting equity for authors and readers—has emerged as a focal point in open access scholarly publishing. This study examines the landscape of institutional publishing in Croatia, focusing on the community-owned diamond open access model. Through the DIAMAS project survey, which targeted 251 institutional publishers and achieved a response rate of 77, the research identifies the distinct features of Croatian institutional publishing. Institutional publishers are characterised by governance structures, funding challenges, voluntary staffing, and alignment with open science principles. Notable traits include reliance on public funding, use of the national open access journal platform, and a strong diamond open access publishing tradition. Key findings emphasise the critical role of national infrastructure, services, and multilingual publishing. Persistent challenges include meeting indexing criteria, advancing open science practices, and ensuring metadata quality. This study provides a comprehensive mapping of Croatian institutional publishers, offering insights into their strengths and weaknesses while proposing strategies for improvement. The findings underscore the importance of national policy frameworks, capacity building, and international collaboration to ensure the sustainability and visibility of Croatian institutional publishing.

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  • Jadranka Stojanovski & Danijel Mofardin, 2025. "Diamond Open Access Landscape in Croatia: DIAMAS Survey Results," Publications, MDPI, vol. 13(1), pages 1-20, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jpubli:v:13:y:2025:i:1:p:13-:d:1611385
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