Consortium Publisher Canada: Commitment to OASPA Standards

Advancing Transparent and High-Quality Open Access Publishing

At Consortium Publisher Canada, we are committed to promoting ethical, transparent, and high-quality open access publishing. We proudly adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), ensuring that our publishing practices uphold credibility, accessibility, and scholarly excellence.

What is OASPA?

The Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA) is an international membership organization dedicated to setting standards and best practices for open access publishing. OASPA fosters transparency, integrity, and innovation in scholarly communication, supporting publishers worldwide in maintaining ethical and professional standards.

Our Commitment to OASPA Principles

Consortium Publisher Canada rigorously follows OASPA’s core principles, which include:

• Transparent Peer Review Process: Implementing a rigorous, unbiased, and transparent peer review system to ensure the quality and credibility of published research.
• Open Access Licensing: Providing clear licensing under Creative Commons licenses that allow readers to freely access, share, and reuse published content.
• Ethical Publishing Practices: Upholding high ethical standards regarding authorship, conflict of interest disclosures, and responsible research conduct.
• Transparency in Fees and Funding: Disclosing all article processing charges (APCs) and funding sources clearly, without hidden or unexpected costs.
• Editorial Independence and Integrity: Ensuring editorial decisions are made solely based on scholarly merit, free from commercial or personal influence.

Editorial Policies Aligned with OASPA Standards

To maintain trust and integrity, Consortium Publisher Canada implements policies consistent with OASPA recommendations:

• Open Access Policy: Providing unrestricted access to scholarly research to promote global knowledge dissemination without financial barriers.
• Clear Copyright and Licensing: Offering flexible copyright options under Creative Commons licenses to maximize content accessibility and reuse.
• Anti-Plagiarism Measures: Employing advanced plagiarism detection tools such as iThenticate to ensure the originality and integrity of published work.
• Corrections and Retractions: Maintaining transparent and accountable processes for publishing corrections, retractions, or editorial updates when necessary, consistent with COPE guidelines.

Why OASPA Compliance Matters

Adhering to OASPA guidelines ensures that Consortium Publisher Canada delivers open access publications characterized by quality, transparency, and ethical integrity. Our commitment empowers authors to retain rights to their work, facilitates free and immediate access for readers, and advances the dissemination of rigorous scientific knowledge across the global scholarly community.

Benefits of Publishing with Consortium Publisher Canada

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

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, please contact us at office@consortiumpublisher.ca.