At SG Publishing, we are proud to work with organizations that champion accessible content. Many of the journals we support publish using the Diamond Open Access model: an approach that puts equity and impact at the heart of academic publishing.
What Is Diamond Open Access?
Diamond Open Access (Diamond OA) ensures that neither authors nor readers pay to publish or access scholarly research.
Unlike other Open Access models that charge article processing fees (APCs), Diamond OA removes financial barriers entirely. It’s a model grounded in equity, inclusion, and the belief that knowledge should be freely available to all regardless of geographic, institutional, or economic status.
Why Our Clients Choose Diamond OA
Our clients — professional associations, scholarly societies, and research institutions —choose Diamond OA because it reflects their values and serves their communities.
By removing cost barriers Diamond OA enables:
- Equal opportunity to publish, particularly for early-career researchers and those without grant funding
- Free, immediate access to research for educators, professionals, policy-makers, and the public
- Global reach without paywalls or institutional login restrictions
Benefits to Communities, Readers & Researchers
Choosing the Diamond OA model brings powerful advantages for all participants in the publishing process.
For Readers:
- Free, unrestricted access to peer-reviewed research
- Reliable, evidence-based content that informs professional practice and public good
For Authors:
- No article processing charges
- Increased visibility and citation potential
- Alignment with funders’ open access mandates
For Communities:
- Greater equity in knowledge sharing
- Content that is accessible beyond academia, with real-world impact in health, safety, education, justice, and more
How SG Publishing Supports Diamond Open Access Journals
We provide comprehensive publishing services tailored to the needs of Diamond OA journals, including:
- Editorial & peer review support
- Production & layout
- Metadata management & indexing
- DOI registration & archiving
- Web hosting and platform development
- Promotion, discoverability & strategic guidance
We work in partnership with our clients to ensure their journals are sustainable, professional, and impactful while remaining aligned with their mission and values.
Recently, we helped one of our publications, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors Journal, transition from a delayed-access model to Diamond Open Access. Their readership is excited to be able to access, share and cite articles freely immediately after publication. You can visit their website and see this model in action here: https://candjournal.ca/index.php/candj
Building the Future of Open Publishing
SG Publishing is proud to support Diamond Open Access journals that lead with purpose and publish with integrity.
If your organization is seeking a more equitable, mission-aligned publishing model, we’d love to talk.
Contact us to learn more about our collaborative approach to Diamond OA publishing.
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