Identifying quality in scholarly publishing: Not a black and white issue

OASPA (Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association) explain their membership application procedure, with a defined list of criteria and a set procedure for investigating problems that arise. OASPA’s goal is to allow publishers a chance to strengthen their processes before reevaluation by OASPA Membership Committee. When it comes to assessing publications themselves, OASPA reminds how INASP and the Think. Check. Submit. initiative are complementary to OASPA’s membership application procedure.