Ambassador Program

The Ambassador Program of the Open Access Asia (OAA) is a community-driven initiative that aims to increase awareness and promote the use of open-access scholarly publishing. The program is designed to build partnerships between OAA and individuals who are passionate about open-access publishing and scholarly communication. OAA Ambassadors serve as advocates for open access and work to educate their communities about the benefits of publishing in open-access journals. Ambassadors also help to promote the use of OAA as a trusted source of information on high-quality, peer-reviewed open-access journals. The program provides a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking, helping to build a more inclusive and sustainable global scholarly publishing ecosystem.

Current Ambassadors

The Ambassadors of Open Access Asia (OAA) collaborate with communities across Asia to promote open-access publishing. These ambassadors play a vital role in raising awareness among journal editors about the significance of adhering to the standards of open-access publishing. In addition, they enhance the visibility of OAA and make the journals a more desirable platform for publishing research.

Role of Ambassadors

Open Access Asia (OAA) Ambassadors are volunteers who support the mission and activities of this journal database. Their role is to promote open-access publishing and raise awareness about the importance of OAA's journal database of high-quality, peer-reviewed open-access journals.

OAA Ambassadors work to:

• Spread the word about OAA and the benefits of open-access publishing
• Encourage journals to apply for inclusion in OAA
• Review and evaluate journals for inclusion in OAA
• Provide feedback to OAA on ways to improve their services
• Help with translations of OAA materials into local languages
• Organize workshops and events to promote open-access publishing and OAA

Benefits for OAA Ambassador

The Open Access Asia Ambassadors program is a volunteer program aimed at promoting the importance and benefits of open-access publishing in different regions of the world. There are several benefits to becoming an OAA Ambassador:

1. Professional Development: By becoming an OAA Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge related to open-access publishing, including understanding OAA's criteria for inclusion in its directory.
2. Networking: As an OAA Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to connect with other open-access advocates, librarians, and researchers who share your interests.
3. Contribution to the academic community: As an OAA Ambassador, you will be contributing to the global academic community by raising awareness of the importance of open-access publishing.
4. Access to OAA resources: OAA Ambassadors receive support from the OAA team, including access to resources such as promotional materials, training, and webinars.
5. Recognition: OAA Ambassadors are recognized for their contributions to the open-access community and receive a certificate of recognition.

Overall, becoming an OAA Ambassador provides an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of open-access publishing while developing your own professional skills and network.