Is Open Access a Sustainable Solution for All?

Is open access a sustainable solution

Introduction The open access movement, with its foundational belief that scholarly research should be free to read and reuse, represents a seismic shift in the world of publishing. It emerged as a radical counterpoint to the traditional, subscription-based model, which critics often lambasted as the “serials crisis,” a system where publicly funded research was locked … Read more

Choosing the Right Open Access Model: A Practical Approach for Publishers

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Introduction There is no single best open access model for every publisher. This guide compares Gold, Green, Hybrid, Diamond and Subscribe to Open, and sets out the questions about money, discipline, capacity and mission that should decide which one you choose. Key points Open access publishing has become one of the most transformative developments in … Read more