How to Develop Open Access Policies

How to develop open access policies

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

The Pros and Cons of Open Access Publishing

Pros and cons of open access publishing

Introduction Open access makes research free to read, but someone still pays, and how they pay shapes who benefits. This article weighs the main advantages of open access (visibility, wider reach, faster reuse) against its drawbacks, from article processing charges to predatory journals, and notes how funder policies have changed the picture since 2024. Key … Read more