Frequently Asked Questions

What is tidsskrift.dk?

Tidsskrift.dk is a publication platform run by the Royal Danish Library. It has the purpose of publishing professional and scientific articles, as well as supporting research and the visibility of research by offering Danish professional and scientific journals the opportunity for digital publication.

How do I unsubscribe from emails/newsletters from a journal at tidsskrift.dk?

See our guide on how to do this.

How do I search for articles at tidsskrift.dk?

Read about this in our guide to searching.

What software is behind tidsskrift.dk?

Open Journal Systems (OJS) is behind tidsskrift.dk. It is an open source software system developed by Public Knowledge Project (PKP). You can read more about OJS and the editorial work at our page for editors

Does OJS offer different ways for readers to access the published material?

Yes, the system has different options, letting the editorial team decide which way to offer access to their journal articles.

What different access options are there?

  • Open Access
  • Delayed Open Access
    • Only access for subscribers via either login or IP adresses.
    • Pay pr. view via PayPal

What is the definition of Open Access?

Open Access is a way of publishing material, where access to the publication is free and without restrictions or subscribtion. Open Access publications often have a Creative Commons license, allowing distribution, sharing and adaptation of the publications according to the specific license terms.

Is embargo of journal content allowed?

There are several advantages of immediate Open Access (e.g effective knowledge sharing, and enhanced research opportunities), but the journals may have different subscribtion models, or offer delayed access to the publications.

All published material have to be accessible no later than six months after publication for natural sciences and health science, and no late than 12 months for humanities and social sciences.

If the journal chooses to have embargo/delayed access, it may not cover 100 % of the published material.

Is delayed Open Access allowed?

See the question "Is embargo of journal content allowed" just above.

What support are offered by the Royal Danish Library?

The Royal Danish Library offers support via e-mail to: tidsskrift.dk@kb.dk, but no more than 10 minutes a day.

Can the Royal Danish Library help my journal get DOI's?

Yes, the Royal Danish Library can help set up DOI's for the journal articles, if you wish.

How can my journal be published at tidsskrift.dk?

Start by having a look at the section "Can I publish my journal at tidsskrift.dk?" on our page for editors. Then contact us at tidsskrift.dk@kb.dk. We will agree on a contract about publication on tidsskrift.dk.

Can I terminate my agreement with the Royal Danish Library about publishing my journal on tidsskrift.dk?

The contract is irrevocable the first year. Hereafter the contract can be terminated by both parts with 3 months notice from the end of the month, in which it is revoked.

Who is responsible for the content at tidsskrift.dk?

The journals are responsible for their own content (on their own site) at tidsskrift.dk.

What is DOAJ and what advantages will my journal receive by being indexed here?

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a database, which indexes and promotes peer reviewed, Open Access journals of high quality from the whole world.

To DOAJ, Open Access is the only sustainable model for future academic publishing. The primary purpose of the database is to enhance the visibility and reputation of peer reviewed, Open Acces journals. To be indexed in DOAj is a seal of approval and offers the journal the possibility of increasing the attention from the scientific community.

Read more and get help via the Royal Danish Library's website on DOAJ.

What is Sherpa Romeo and what advantages will my journal receive by being indexed here?

Sherpa Romeo is a database containing information about different publishers' and journals' Open Access policies and possibilities, including information about the length of embargo on articles, and guidelines for depositing and making pre- and postprints and the final published version of an article available.

Sherpa Romeo is the largest database of its kind, and getting your journal indexed in Sherpa Romeo is a good idea, since this exposed the Open Access possibilities of your journal. Furthermore, several other systems utilizes the data of Sherpa Romeo, including different journal findes, discovery and CRIS systems.