AOSIS

AOSIS was founded in 1999 by Dr Pierre de Villiers with a clear vision: to unlock knowledge and make it accessible to the world. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, this open access scholarly publisher has grown to become Southern Africa's leading platform for academic publishing, offering a comprehensive suite of services including open access journal and book publishing, eLearning solutions, and accredited continuing professional development (CPD) courses for healthcare professionals.

As a certified Moodle Partner, AOSIS provides expert instructional design and learning management system services, supporting educational institutions and organizations in delivering quality online learning experiences. Their portfolio includes 60 scholarly journals and over 180 published books, covering diverse academic disciplines. The company operates on a principle of openness, ensuring that all published content remains freely accessible without charge to readers worldwide.

AOSIS maintains memberships with leading industry organizations including the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), CrossRef, and Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Their commitment to knowledge sharing extends beyond publishing to actively supporting the global open access movement, making research accessible to communities regardless of geographic or economic barriers.