Ebu Press Ltd is proud to announce that it has officially become a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), reinforcing its commitment to responsible and equitable research evaluation practices.
The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), launched in 2012 during the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology, aims to improve the ways in which the output of scholarly research is evaluated. By signing DORA, Ebu Press Ltd joins a global movement of publishers, institutions, and organizations advocating for the elimination of journal-based metrics—such as the Journal Impact Factor—as a surrogate measure of the quality of individual research articles, researchers, and research programs.
A commitment to research integrity and fair assessment
As a publisher dedicated to advancing open, ethical, and transparent academic communication, Ebu Press Ltd supports the core principles of DORA, which emphasize evaluating research based on its intrinsic merit and contribution to the field rather than the metrics of the journal in which it is published.
“We are delighted to align ourselves with DORA’s vision,” said Mrs. Ebu Hafsa, the CEO of Ebu Press Ltd. “This marks an important step in our continued mission to support fair, inclusive, and responsible research assessment, and to uphold the values of academic rigor, innovation, and openness.”
Implementing DORA principles
As a signatory, Ebu Press Ltd commits to,
- Avoiding the use of journal-based metrics, such as Journal Impact Factors, in assessing research performance.
- Assessing research on its own merits and considering the value and impact of all research outputs—including datasets, software, and other scholarly contributions.
- Promoting transparency in publication and evaluation practices across all its journals and platforms.
The adoption of DORA’s principles will be reflected in Ebu Press Ltd’s editorial policies, author guidelines, and peer review practices, further strengthening its dedication to academic excellence and ethical publishing.
