Submission Guidelines
Ensuring quality, credibility, and impact in every knowledge resource shared on our platform.
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Selection Criteria
OpenKnowledge prioritizes resources that are practical, evidence-based, and relevant to sustainable development. We evaluate submissions based on:
- ✓Relevance: Does the resource address a key challenge in sustainable development?
- ✓Evidence Base: Is the knowledge supported by data, rigorous research, or field experience?
- ✓Actionability: Can practitioners or policymakers apply this knowledge in real-world contexts?
- ✓Clarity: Is the information presented clearly and accessibly?
Accepted Content
Research Papers
Peer-reviewed articles, working papers, and academic studies.
Case Studies
Detailed accounts of project implementations, successes, and lessons learned.
Policy Briefs
Concise summaries of policy issues and recommendations.
Technical Reports
In-depth analyses, methodologies, and evaluation reports.
Review Process
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Initial Screening
Our editorial team checks for completeness, relevance, and adherence to formatting guidelines.
- 2
Expert Review
Subject matter experts evaluate the content for accuracy, methodology, and significance.
- 3
Publication decision
Submissions are accepted, returned for revisions, or rejected based on expert feedback.
Ethical Standards
Contributors must adhere to the highest ethical standards. This includes:
- Originality: Submissions must be original work or properly cited if building upon others' work.
- Transparency: Conflicts of interest and funding sources must be disclosed.
- Human Rights: Research involving human subjects must comply with international ethical guidelines and respect privacy and consent.
- Non-discrimination: Content promoting hate speech, discrimination, or violence will be strictly rejected.