Open Access: Benefits of Open Access

You may ask yourself why is Open Access so important, below are some reasons why:

Open access publishing comes with a variety of benefits for authors, researchers, as well as the general public. 

These benefits include: 

• Access to Research 

• Financial Benefits

• Improve Community Engagement

If you want to find more information about  the benefits of Open Access check out Author Services- Supporting Taylor & Francis authors. 

It is important to note that:

Open Access makes research results freely available to anyone with an internet connection rather than keeping results hidden behind a subscription based service. It also exposes your research to a wider audience, which ends up making it easier for other researchers to find and cite your work.

Below are some benefits of OA: 

Authors: 

• Your research is easier to access. 
• It's read more.
• It's cited more.

Researchers: 

• Can access more information in a timely mannor.
• Receive timely access to the newest research.

Students:

• Can access research to ace their field no matter what place of higher education they attend. 

Libraries:

• Can provide access to articles and journals to students and faculty without being restricted by journal pricing.