About EmpiricalOpen
EmpiricalOpen is an open-access aggregator that brings African research to the world. We partner with universities and research institutions across Africa to make their peer-reviewed research discoverable, accessible, and integrated into the global academic conversation.
Our Mission
We believe African research deserves a global stage. By aggregating journals hosted by African universities and research institutions into a single, searchable platform, we're democratizing access to knowledge and amplifying African voices in academia.
Our vision is to create a sustainable infrastructure that allows universities to maintain editorial independence while gaining visibility in the global research ecosystem.
Global Reach
Making African research discoverable across the world while supporting local research communities.
Open Access
All indexed content is freely accessible, removing barriers to knowledge dissemination.
Community-Driven
Built with university partners to ensure the platform meets real research community needs.
Powered by Midach Academic Support Services Ltd
EmpiricalOpen is a product of Midach Academic Support Services Ltd, a company dedicated to supporting academic institutions across Africa in achieving global research visibility.
With expertise in academic technology, research infrastructure, and open-access principles, Midach has built EmpiricalOpen as a sustainable platform that universities can depend on for decades to come.
Supporting African research excellence since 2024
Our Values
- ✓Accessibility: Free access to African research for all
- ✓Equity: Supporting researchers from all African regions
- ✓Quality: Peer-reviewed research only
- ✓Sustainability: Long-term infrastructure for universities
- ✓Independence: Universities retain full editorial control
Ready to Join the Network?
If you represent a university or research institution with a journal you'd like to make globally discoverable, we'd love to partner with you.
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