Introduction The write-up explores criticism of open access. Open access publishing has emerged as a transformative force in academia, challenging traditional models and reshaping how knowledge is disseminated. At its core, open access refers to making scholarly research freely available online without the barriers of subscription fees or paywalls. This concept has gained significant traction … Read more
Introduction The write-up explores the challenges of open access publishing and how the various stakeholders can navigate and manage these challenges. Open access publishing refers to making academic research freely available to readers online without requiring subscriptions or fees to access content. This differs from traditional academic publishing, where journals are typically only accessible to … Read more
Introduction The write-up delves into how to develop open access policies, guiding publishers and institutions in creating sustainable open access publishing practices. Open access refers to the free, online availability of research outputs like journal articles and data. It aims to remove barriers, like subscription fees, limiting access to and sharing information. Open access is … Read more
Introduction The write-up explores the pros and cons of open access publishing, a publishing model that has gained significant traction in recent years. Open access has been critical to making academic research more widely accessible to the public. This approach aims to break down barriers to knowledge by providing free online access to scholarly publications … Read more