Introduction The write-up discusses open access models. Open access refers to making research publications freely available online so anyone can access and potentially benefit from reading and using the research. The goal is to remove price and permission barriers that often restrict access to scholarly research, allowing for broader dissemination and use of academic knowledge. … 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 future of open access. Open access publishing has come a long way since its early beginnings. In the 1990s and early 2000s, open access was still a relatively new concept, with just a handful of open access journals. However, technological advancements, changing perspectives in academia, and advocacy efforts have fueled … Read more
Introduction The write-up delves into how to start an open access journal. The guide is handy for academics planning to set up an academic journal or a publisher to expand their journal publishing credentials. Open-access journals are transforming the landscape of academic publishing. Unlike traditional subscription-based journals, open access journals make research available to all … Read more
