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:
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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:
Researchers:
Students:
Libraries: