Awareness and Use of Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Sites among Faculty Members in Non-Technical Colleges in Ahilyanagar District: A Survey

Author(s)	Dr. Anil Bhanudas Pawar
Country	India
Abstract	The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is an important ecosystem that allows free access to scholarly research of high quality. The aim of the authors was to find out the level of knowledge of the Directory of Open Access Journals and its further utilization among college faculties in non-technical departments in Ahilyanagar District. The quantitative methodology was used, which involved issuing a self-designed questionnaire to 60 faculty members, and the obtained data has been quantitatively analyzed. Moderate awareness of the Directory of Open Access Journals and low utilization, with great interest in training and institutional support are the findings. The authors end up the paper with the proposal of possible directions in developing the engagement of the Directory of Open Access Journals in academic research and teaching as well as in the local community.
Keywords	DOAJ, Open Access Journals, Faculty Awareness, Scholarly Communication, Research Platforms
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-30
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.49722
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9r78g

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