Consortium Publisher Canada: Commitment to OASPA Standards

Advancing Transparent and High-Quality Open Access Publishing
At Consortium Publisher Canada, we are dedicated to promoting ethical and transparent open access publishing. We are proud to comply with the guidelines of the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), ensuring that our publishing practices are credible, accessible, and of the highest quality.

What is OASPA?

The Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA) is an international organization that sets standards and best practices for open access publishing. OASPA promotes transparency, integrity, and innovation in scholarly communication, supporting publishers in maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Our Commitment to OASPA Principles

Consortium Publisher Canada adheres to OASPA’s core principles by:

• Transparent Peer Review Process: Ensuring a rigorous, unbiased, and transparent peer review system to maintain the quality and credibility of published research.
• Open Access Licensing: Providing clear licensing terms that allow readers to freely access, share, and reuse published content under Creative Commons licenses.
• Ethical Publishing Practices: Upholding ethical standards for authorship, conflict of interest disclosures, and ethical research conduct.
• Transparency in Fees and Funding: Disclosing all article processing charges (APCs) and funding sources transparently, without hidden costs.
• Editorial Independence and Integrity: Ensuring editorial decisions are made independently of commercial interests.

Editorial Policies Aligned with OASPA Standards

To maintain trust and credibility, we implement the following OASPA-aligned policies:

• Open Access Policy: Providing unrestricted access to published research, promoting knowledge dissemination without financial barriers.
• Clear Copyright and Licensing: Offering flexible licensing options under Creative Commons to maximize content accessibility and reuse.
• Anti-Plagiarism Measures: Utilizing advanced plagiarism detection tools to ensure originality and integrity of published works.
• Corrections and Retractions: Implementing transparent processes for issuing corrections, retractions, or editorial updates when necessary.

Why OASPA Compliance Matters

By complying with OASPA guidelines, Consortium Publisher Canada guarantees the quality, transparency, and ethical integrity of open access publications. Our commitment ensures that authors retain their rights, readers access research freely, and the scientific community benefits from the widespread dissemination of knowledge.

Benefits of Publishing with Us

• Global Visibility: Open access publishing increases the reach and impact of your research.
• Author Rights Retention: Authors retain copyright while sharing their work under Creative Commons licenses.
• High Ethical Standards: Our commitment to OASPA principles ensures the credibility and integrity of your research.

Contact Us

Consortium Publisher Canada – Democratizing Knowledge through Ethical Open Access Publishing. To learn more about our open access policies or to submit your research, Contact Us today office@consortiumpublisher.ca