15.6.2026
The preliminary proposals by the Publication Forum expert panels for changes to the classification of publication channels at Level 2 are now available in the JUFO Portal.
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9.1.2026
A checklist is intended primarily to support the work of the Publication Forum’s evaluation panels, but it can also help, for example, researchers assess the reliability and rigor of a publication channel.
2.12.2025
At its meetings on 8 September 2025 and 27 November 2025, the Publication Forum Steering Group approved significant changes to the JUFO classification.
17.11.2025
Publication Forum invites members of the scholarly community to take part in the re-evaluation of level 2 publication channels.
16.10.2025
The Publication Forum steering group met on September 8, 2025, and approved significant changes to the JUFO classification.
16.6.2025
Panels made decisions regarding level 1 and 0 classifications.
15.4.2025
The rise of article processing charges (APCs) for open access scholarly articles has also attracted fraudsters. Responsible research assessment and free open access publishing could help eliminate incentives for dishonest practices.
23.1.2025
The updated user guide takes into account the new recommendations for responsible research assessment and prohibit the use of the Publication Forum classification in the evaluation of individual researchers.
16.12.2024
The level rating of 271 journals will be downgraded from the beginning of next year.