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Open Access

This guide provides guidance for all disciplines.

Why Open Access

Reason for Choosing

Open Access

Description

Increased Visibility

Freely accessible to anyone with internet access, leading to higher readership, citations, and impact.

Accessibility

Available to all, including those without access to subscription-based journals or the ability to pay.

Faster Dissemination

Research is made publicly available immediately, speeding up the sharing of new findings.

Collaboration

Facilitates interdisciplinary research by allowing easier access to research across fields.

Public Engagement

Increases public access to research, promoting better engagement and understanding.

Ethical Considerations

Seen as a more equitable way to share publicly funded research, making it freely available to all.

Why Open Access Explained

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