abstract
- University journals (UJs) are scholarly publications managed by higher education institutions, often aligned with institutional missions and operating under non-commercial or low-cost OA models. Despite their relevance, UJs remain largely overlooked in research and policy debates. This poster presents findings from a semi-systematic literature review of 105 publications (1995–2024) covering operational, editorial, financial, and technological aspects of UJs, as well as their visibility in global indexing systems. The review highlights recurring structural challenges, such as financial fragility, language barriers and limited international visibility, while also recognising the unique contributions of UJs to inclusive, non-commercial scholarly publishing. These insights form the conceptual foundation for a broader DFG-funded project on the role of UJs in global scholarly communication.