Round-up: OA Articles Published by Global South Authors (31 Dec. 2023)

This is a round-up of open access materials produced by authors based in the Global South (GS) and other geographic areas that are less well-represented in the domain of scholarly forced migration literature. Generally, articles are included if either the lead author or at least half of the co-authors are based in the GS. These references are organized by type of open access. The OA items herein were previously referenced on this blog as of 1 December 2023.

Bronze OA:

"Revealing a Transnational Neglected Crisis through Interlinked Projects in Central America, Alternatives Humanitaires = Humanitarian Alternatives, no. 24 (Nov. 2023)

- Author = Kenya

"To Trust or not to Trust? Learning from Migrants Perspectives on Humanitarian Action in Honduras," Alternatives Humanitaires = Humanitarian Alternatives, no. 24 (Nov. 2023)

- Authors (2) = Australia (lead), Honduras

Diamond OA:

"Belarusian-Polish Border: The Politics of Cross-Border Migration," Border Crossing, vol. 13, no. 2 (2023) 

- Authors (3) = India

- Note: In the past this journal has levied an APC for publishing open access, but the fee has been temporarily lifted.

"Briser le mythe de la 'jungle qui tue': analyse du rôle des intermédiaires dans la traversée du Darién (frontière Colombie-Panama)," Revue Européenne des Migrations Internationales, vol. 39, no. 4 (2023) 

- This is a delayed open access article. Article full-texts are made available after a year. 

- Authors (3) = France (lead), Colombia (2)

"A Need for a Tenure Arrangement for Refugees on Customary Land," African Journal of Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences, vol. 6, no. 5 (2023)

- Authors (3) = Uganda

Gold OA:

Note: Article processing charges (APCs) and other fees are indicated below; waivers are generally offered by gold OA journals but the waiver status of the authors listed below is unknown.

"Factors Associated with Health-seeking Patterns among Internally Displaced Persons in Complex Humanitarian Emergency, Northeast Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study," Conflict and Health, 17: 54 (Nov. 2023)

- Authors (18) = Finland (3, incl. lead), Nigeria (15)

- APC = USD 2990

"Incorporating Migrants into National COVID-19 Vaccination Plans in Latin America: A Comparative Analysis of Policies in Seven Countries," Journal of Migration and Health, vol. 9 (2024)

- Authors (6) = Mexico (lead), Colombia (4), US/Colombia (1)

- APC = USD 1910

"Much Room for Change: Access to Surgical Care for Stateless Individuals in Pakistan," Globalization and Health, 19:93 (Nov. 2023)

- Authors (4) = Pakistan (3, incl. lead), US (1)

- APC = USD 2990

"Perceived Barriers of Migrants and Refugees to Vaccinate Their Children Against Measles and Polio: A Study in Iran," International Journal for Equity in Health, 22:253 (Dec. 2023)

- Authors (7) = Iran

- APC = USD 3190

"Refugees’ Presence in Malaysia: Unravelling its Pull Factors," Journal of Ethnic and Diversity Studies, vol. 1, no. 2 (2023)

- Authors (2) = Malaysia

- APC = MYR 300/MYR 1000 for local & international authors, respectively. Note: There is a special waiver on the publication fee for the first two issues of the inaugural volume of JOEDS.

"Tackling the COVID-19 Infodemic among Syrian Refugees in Lebanon: Development and Evaluation of the 'Wikaytek' Tool," Digital Health, 30 Oct. 2023

- Authors (6) = Lebanon (5, incl. lead), Lebanon/UK (1)

- APC = USD 2000

Green OA: 

Note: Authors can now deposit their postprints in the Forced Migration Research Archive (FMRA)! The submission form and guidelines are available on FMRA's website.

"Interrogating the Agency and Education of Refugee Children with Disabilities in Northern Uganda: A Critical Capability Approach," Children & Society, Early View, 31 Oct. 2023 

- Postprint version deposited in the Univ. of Nottingham IR (UK); currently under embargo

- Authors (6) = Uganda (4, incl. lead), UK (2)

Hybrid OA:

Note: Article processing charges (APCs) are indicated below; waivers are not available for hybrid OA APCs.

"Mexicans vs Central Americans: Violented Migrants Crossing Mexico," Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Latest Articles, 30 Aug. 2023

- Authors (7 + investigation team) = Mexico 

- APC = USD 4590

Book chapters:

"COVID-19 Responsive ECD Programming on Sesame Street: Adaptations and Innovations from Sesame Offices in the Global South," Chapter in Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises: Innovations and Lessons from the Global South (Routledge, Nov. 2023)

- Authors (6) = Bangladesh (2, incl. lead), US (1), India (1), South Africa (1), Brazil (1) 

"Formative Research Adaptations and Innovations: Case Studies in Developing Global Early Learning Video Content during COVID-19," Chapter in Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises: Innovations and Lessons from the Global South (Routledge, Nov. 2023)

- Authors (9) = US (2, incl. lead), Nigeria (2), Bangladesh (2), Colombia (1), South Africa (1), India (1)

"Gindegi Goron: Multi-crisis Remote Parenting Program in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh," Chapter in Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises: Innovations and Lessons from the Global South (Routledge, Nov. 2023)

- Authors (5) = Bangladesh (3, incl. lead), US (2)

"Jugar para Soñar: Play-based Early Education for Venezuelan Children on the Move in Colombia during COVID-19," Chapter in Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises: Innovations and Lessons from the Global South (Routledge, Nov. 2023)

- Authors (5) = Colombia (3, incl. lead), US (2)

"Parenting Support for Refugee and Vulnerable Communities in Lebanon and Jordan during COVID-19 and a Humanitarian Crisis," Chapter in Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises: Innovations and Lessons from the Global South (Routledge, Nov. 2023)

- Authors (9) = Lebanon (5, incl. lead), UK (1), Jordan (3) 

"Pashe Achhi: Supporting Children and Caregivers in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 Pandemic," Chapter in Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises: Innovations and Lessons from the Global South (Routledge, Nov. 2023)

- Authors (2) = Bangladesh

"Sisters of Peace: Para-counselors Lead Psychosocial Support for Rohingya Children and Families during COVID-19," Chapter in Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises: Innovations and Lessons from the Global South (Routledge, Nov. 2023)

- Authors (2) = Bangladesh

"Strengthening the Capacity of Early Childhood Leaders: Experience from the Philippines," Chapter in Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises: Innovations and Lessons from the Global South (Routledge, Nov. 2023)

- Authors (2) = Philippines

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