Host Your Journal with EmpiricalOpen
Give your university's research global visibility. Join the network of African publishers making peer-reviewed scholarship discoverable and accessible.
Request IntegrationWhy Join EmpiricalOpen?
Global Visibility
Your research reaches scholars worldwide through our centralized discovery platform.
Reader Engagement
Access to a community of researchers actively searching for African scholarship.
Automated Harvesting
OAI-PMH integration means metadata updates happen automatically—no manual work required.
Usage Analytics
Track article downloads, discussions, and citations through your admin dashboard.
Complete Independence
You retain full editorial control. We never modify your content or policies.
Zero Cost Integration
Free to join. No fees, no hidden costs. Just global reach for your research.
How It Works
Contact Us
Tell us about your journal and platform
Technical Setup
Enable OAI-PMH on your OJS or platform
Integration
We harvest and index your metadata
Launch
Your research goes global instantly
Ready to join the network?
Sign in (or create a free account) to submit your journal's details and OAI-PMH endpoint. Our team reviews every request before it goes live.
Request IntegrationFrequently Asked Questions
What is OAI-PMH?
OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative - Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) is a standard protocol for sharing article metadata. Most journal platforms including OJS support it natively.
How quickly will our content appear?
After setup is complete, we harvest new articles every 24 hours. Your content typically appears in search within 48 hours.
What if we use a custom platform?
We can work with custom platforms too! Check our Onboarding Guide for technical details, or contact us for custom solutions.
Do we retain editorial control?
Absolutely. We only aggregate and index your metadata—you maintain complete control over your journal's content and policies.
Is there a cost?
No cost at all. EmpiricalOpen is a free service for African publishers and research institutions.
Can we remove our content?
Yes. You can disable OAI-PMH harvesting at any time, and we'll stop indexing your articles within 48 hours.