The Open Access Dilemma

Open access dilemma

Introduction The article explores the open access dilemma, an academic publisher’s prevailing scenario today. Open access publishing has become increasingly prominent in recent years to broaden accessibility to scholarly research. An open access journal provides free online access to academic articles and other publications. This contrasts with traditional subscription-based models, where readers or institutions must … Read more

Sustaining Open Access Publishing

Sustaining open access publishing

Introduction Sustaining open access publishing is a prevailing challenge a publisher must face with this model. Open access publishing refers to research outputs like journal articles, books, and data made freely available online for anyone to access and use. Unlike traditional subscription-based publishing models that restrict access to paying customers, open access content is accessible … Read more

Open Access Models

Open access models

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

The Challenges of Open Access

Challenges of open access

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

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