open-access-scout

name	open-access-scout
description	Use when finding open access journals, checking journal policies, or identifying predatory publishers. Helps researchers locate legitimate open access venues and avoid publication scams.
allowed-tools	Read Write Bash Edit
license	MIT
metadata	{"skill-author":"AIPOCH","version":"1.0"}

Open Access Journal Scout

Find legitimate open access journals, verify publisher credibility, and avoid predatory publication traps.

Quick Start

from scripts.oa_scout import OpenAccessScout

scout = OpenAccessScout()

# Find journals
journals = scout.find_journals(
    subject="oncology",
    impact_range=(2, 5),
    max_apc=2000
)

Core Capabilities

1. Journal Search

results = scout.search(
    keywords=["immunotherapy", "cancer"],
    filters={
        "indexed_in": ["PubMed", "Scopus"],
        "peer_review": "double_blind",
        "apc_max": 2500
    }
)

2. Predatory Check

assessment = scout.assess_journal("Journal of Medical Advances")
print(f"Trust score: {assessment.score}/100")
print(f"Red flags: {assessment.red_flags}")

Warning Signs:

• No clear editorial board
• Rapid review promises (<2 weeks)
• Excessive APCs (>$3000)
• Not indexed in major databases
• Spam email invitations

3. APC Comparison

comparison = scout.compare_apc(
    journals=["Journal A", "Journal B"],
    currency="USD"
)

CLI Usage

python scripts/oa_scout.py --search "oncology immunotherapy" --max-apc 2000

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Skill ID: 210 | Version: 1.0 | License: MIT