Information For Librarians

Information For Librarians

The Journal of Science Technology and Engineering Research (JOSTER) values the role of libraries and librarians in supporting academic research and scholarly communication. This section provides essential information for librarians who are responsible for managing journal subscriptions, guiding users, and supporting open access publishing.

1. Journal Information

  • Title: Journal of Science Technology and Engineering Research (JOSTER)

  • ISSN: [To be provided]

  • Publisher: [Publisher name]

  • Open Access: JOSTER is a fully open access journal, meaning all content is freely available online without any subscription or paywall. Authors retain copyright under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Website: www.josterjournal.org

2. Open Access and Benefits

As an open access journal, JOSTER provides significant benefits to academic institutions and researchers:

  • Free Access: All articles are available without restrictions for all users.

  • Wide Dissemination: Open access articles can be read, downloaded, and shared worldwide, increasing the visibility and impact of research.

  • Compliance with Funding Requirements: JOSTER adheres to open access standards required by major funding bodies, including Plan S, NIH, and ERC.

Librarians can promote JOSTER as a valuable resource for their institutions, ensuring that faculty, students, and researchers have access to cutting-edge research in science, technology, and engineering.

3. Institutional Repository Support

Librarians can upload and archive the published articles in institutional repositories to ensure long-term access and compliance with institutional and funder mandates:

  • Preservation: JOSTER ensures articles are preserved through services such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, as well as institutional and subject repositories.

  • Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final version of their articles into their institutional repositories after publication.

Librarians can facilitate authors' compliance with self-archiving policies and help maintain institutional archives.

4. Article Processing Charges (APC) and Waivers

  • Article Processing Charges (APCs): JOSTER charges authors an APC to cover the cost of publication, which is currently:

    • Research/Review Articles: USD 100

    • Short Communications/Technical Notes: USD 70

  • Waivers: JOSTER offers waivers for authors from low-income countries or in cases of financial hardship. Librarians can assist authors in contacting the journal for waiver requests.

5. Promoting JOSTER in Libraries

Librarians can enhance access and engagement with JOSTER by:

  • Providing Information to Users: Inform students and faculty about the journal’s open access availability, content, and submission process.

  • Encouraging Submissions: Encourage researchers at your institution to submit their research to JOSTER for peer-reviewed publication.

  • Creating Library Guides: Develop library guides or web pages that feature JOSTER as a key resource for science, technology, and engineering research.

6. Indexing and Database Inclusion

JOSTER is indexed in a variety of academic databases, which ensures broad visibility:

  • Database Listings: JOSTER aims to be included in prominent databases such as Google Scholar, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and other discipline-specific databases.

  • Impact Factor and Metrics: JOSTER tracks and reports on journal impact metrics, which librarians can use to highlight the journal’s significance to users.

7. Subscription Information

Since JOSTER is an open access journal, no subscription fees are required for access. However, institutions that would like to support the journal through a subscription model for special services or content can contact the journal’s editorial office for information about institutional support options.

8. Alerts and Updates for Libraries

Librarians can subscribe to the following updates from JOSTER:

  • New Issue Alerts: Sign up to receive email notifications for each new issue published.

  • Content Sharing: Share the latest articles and issues with your institutional users through library channels.