Open access (OA) publishing makes research available to everyone, which can lead to more citations, collaboration, and impact. OA can also improve society by accelerating breakthroughs and innovation. Benefits for researchers - Increased visibility: OA increases the number of people who can see and download your research.
- More citations: OA literature receives more citations than subscription publications.
- Collaboration: OA provides opportunities for collaboration with other researchers.
- Copyright retention: OA publishers typically allow authors to retain copyright.
Benefits for society
- Accelerated breakthroughs: OA provides immediate access to the latest research findings, which can lead to new innovations.
- Improved public health: OA can help improve public health by sharing medical research findings.
- Policymakers: OA can help policymakers use research to inform policy.
Benefits for readers
- Free access: OA provides free online access to research that was previously only available through subscriptions.
- Transparency: OA increases transparency by making research available to the public.
OA can also benefit institutions, funding agencies, and the research enterprise as a whole. |
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