Open Access & Thoughts for Plan S
In September of last year, Plan S launched in Europe as an effort to bring OA to the center of the research conversation within the next two years.
Category: Open Access
Can You Read Your State’s Laws?
If you live in states other than California, Florida, Massachusetts, or Virginia, trying to get your hands on a free copy of your state’s legally binding codes may prove to be a difficult task because of copyright protections.
Open Science By Design
On Tuesday, July 17, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released of a consensus study report, Open Science by Design: Realizing a Vision for 21st Century Research
Transparency of Hybrid Journals: Are They Truly Embracing Openness?
Hybrid journals offer flexibility to authors by providing them with a choice of publishing models. However, over the years, they have come under significant scrutiny and criticism, such as double-dipping and high APCs. There is a need to strike a balance between open access movement and compensation for publishers.