Introduction The question of whether open access, the movement advocating for free and immediate access to scholarly research, will eventually “die” can be one a provocative debate in academic publishing. It’s a bit like asking if the internet will die: the underlying technology and fundamental human desire for knowledge sharing aren’t going anywhere, but the … Read more
Introduction Open access publishing is one of those revolutionary ideas that seems obvious in hindsight. Who wouldn’t want free and unrestricted access to scholarly knowledge, particularly when much of it is publicly funded? Yet, this movement, now synonymous with modern academic progress, has a murky and complex history. The phrase “open access” itself only entered … Read more
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