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Scholarly Communication: Accredited Journals

This guide defines Scholarly Communication, and its role in raising visibility of Researcher output and web presence. Scholarly Communication is defined as "the system through which research and other scholarly writings are created, evaluated for quality,

Journal Checklist

Compiled by:
 Wynand van der Walt 
 Kirstin Krauss 
 Denise Nicholson 

There are numerous considerations and tools that can guide researchers in assessing the quality of scholarly journals. The following aspects and related due diligence assessment questions can guide the researcher in making informed decisions on a journal’s quality and standing.