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DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
Also called doaj, directory of open access journals
DOAJ is a curated, community-maintained directory listing open-access journals that meet baseline transparency and quality standards, like clear peer review policies and editorial information.
In context
You'll usually need this when checking whether an unfamiliar open-access journal is legitimate before submitting or citing it.
Why it matters
It's a screening tool for checking whether an open-access journal meets baseline transparency and quality standards. That's a positive signal, not a final guarantee.