DORA Statement

Commitment to Responsible Research Assessment

At Vexido Publications LLP, we are proud to endorse the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). We are committed to implementing these principles in our editorial and publishing processes to promote fair, transparent, and comprehensive evaluation of research.

Our Commitment

  1. Assessing Research Based on Content:

    • We evaluate research based on its quality, rigor, and contribution to the field, rather than relying solely on journal-based metrics such as the impact factor.

  2. Recognizing Diverse Contributions:

    • We acknowledge all contributions to research, including methodology, data collection, and analysis, regardless of where they are published.

  3. Encouraging Citation of Primary Sources:

    • Authors are encouraged to reference primary sources rather than review articles, ensuring proper credit is given to original work.

  4. Transparency in Peer Review:

    • Peer reviewers are reminded to focus on the merit of the manuscript, avoiding biases related to institutional or geographic affiliations.

  5. Valuing Open Science Practices:

    • We support the sharing of data, preprints, and other open science practices that enhance the reproducibility and transparency of research.

Author Guidance

Authors submitting to our journals are assured that:

  • Manuscripts will be assessed based on the intrinsic merit of the research, its relevance, and its alignment with the journal’s scope.
  • The journal’s impact factor or other metrics will not influence editorial decisions.

Reviewer Guidance

Peer reviewers are instructed to:

  • Focus on the manuscript’s content, methodology, and contribution to the field.
  • Avoid making recommendations based on the journal’s perceived prestige or impact factor.

Institutional Collaboration

We encourage academic institutions, funding bodies, and other stakeholders to:

  • Avoid using journal-based metrics as a surrogate for research quality in hiring, promotion, and funding decisions.
  • Consider a wide range of research outputs, including datasets, software, and other non-traditional formats.

Continuous Improvement

Vexido Publications LLP actively reviews and improves its processes to ensure alignment with DORA principles and to foster a culture of responsible research assessment.

For more information about DORA, visit the official website: https://sfdora.org/.

By endorsing DORA, Vexido Publications LLP reaffirms its commitment to advancing fair and equitable practices in scholarly publishing.