PKP Hosts Webinar on Publication Facts Label for OJS Users

• November 1, 2024

On November 21, 2024, the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) invites Open Journal Systems (OJS) users to a free webinar focused on the Publication Facts Label (PFL), an innovative tool designed to enhance transparency and integrity in scholarly publishing. Journal managers using OJS, particularly those on version 3.3 or higher, are encouraged to join the webinar to explore how the PFL can elevate their journals by displaying key publishing information for each article on the article landing page.

About the Publication Facts Label (PFL): Developed through PKP’s Journal Integrity Initiative (JII) at Simon Fraser University in collaboration with Stanford University, the PFL provides a structured display of essential journal and article data, such as peer review details, acceptance rates, time to publication, and editorial board information. It offers an all-in-one transparency tool, easily installed as a plugin, that automatically populates the label with data directly from the OJS platform.

Event Details: Hosted by PKP Founder Dr. John Willinsky, the webinar will delve into the PFL’s role in supporting journal integrity and guide participants on how to join the pilot program. The session will last one hour, from 9:00 – 10:00 AM Pacific Time, and will be held on Zoom.

• Date and Time: November 21, 2024, 9 – 10 AM PT
• Location: Online (Zoom)
• Registration: Free via Eventbrite or by emailing commpkp@sfu.ca (subject: “PFL Nov 21 Zoom link”)

This event provides a unique opportunity for journal managers to enhance the credibility of their publications by leveraging the PFL as part of the broader Journal Integrity Initiative.