Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s “Arete” (Arete) Journal of Excellence in Global Leadership
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Αρετή (Arete) Journal of Excellence in Global Leadership
Published by PALNI Open Press
Αρετή (Arete) Journal of Excellence in Global Leadership is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing research, case studies, essays, and posters across disciplines. Named for the Greek concept ἀρετή (Arete), meaning excellence or virtue, it fosters discussion, debate, and theory development in global leadership.
Αρετή provides a global, peer‑reviewed open‑access forum that fills a gap in leadership scholarship by encouraging interdisciplinary theory development, critical discussion, and practical action in global leadership. It brings together diverse voices from academia and practice, and is freely available, which expands reach and fosters inclusive knowledge exchange.
What makes this program special?
Making Arete an open-access journal was an intentional decision rooted in SMWC’s mission. The Global Leadership Institute did not want to impose an article processing charge or pass any cost to authors or readers. By removing financial barriers, Arete ensures that leadership research is freely available to scholars, practitioners, and institutions worldwide, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Is there anything that you could do through library publishing that you couldn’t if the program was elsewhere?
Transitioning Arete to the PALNI Open Press significantly streamlined the publishing process. PALNI’s Publishing Services Support Team helped with critical tasks such as setting up digital object identifier (DOI) registration, maintaining software updates, and integrating the journal with indexing services like CrossRef and Google Scholar. This support has allowed Arete to expand its reach and credibility.