Why is Open Access important?

Open Access returns us to the values of science: to help advance and improve society. By providing immediate and unrestricted access to the latest research, we can accelerate discovery and create a more equitable system of knowledge that is open to all.

What is the open access government?

Open Access Government is a UK-based digital publication with an incisive perspective. We focus on many relevant policy issues, including research and innovation, health and social care, medical cannabis research and legislation, technology, blockchain, the environment and the energy sector.

What is Plan’s open access?

Plan S is an initiative for Open Access publishing that was launched in September 2018. Plan S requires that, from 2021, scientific publications that result from research funded by public grants must be published in compliant Open Access journals or platforms.

Who benefits from open access?

Key OA benefits Researchers provide their articles to publishers for free, because their compensation comes in the form of recognition for their findings. Open Access means more readers, more potential collaborators, more citations for their work, and ultimately more recognition for them and their institution.

Is open access good?

Open Access Increases Visibility Scholarly research spreads more rapidly and widely with open access because it lacks a paywall barrier. This visibility benefits you and your research because more people can and will access your work compared to publishing it behind a paywall in an equivalent journal.

Are open access journals free?

All articles in open access journals which are published by Elsevier have undergone peer review and upon acceptance are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download.

Are open access journals reliable?

Open access and peer review Good quality open access journals have a rigorous peer review process. This means that an article’s quality, validity, and relevance has been assessed by independent peers within the field. Taylor & Francis journals are peer reviewed, and the same goes for all reputable publishers.

What is the difference between green and gold open access?

Gold open access is where an author publishes their article in an online open access journal. In contrast, green open access is where an author publishes their article in any journal and then self-archives a copy in a freely accessible institutional or specialist online archive known as a repository, or on a website.

Is open access the same as PPO?

To the consumer there is no difference between a PPO and an Open Access POS plan – both plans allow you direct access to physicians with no referals and services received in network will be reimbursed at a greater benefit level.

What is Rcuk now called?

In 2018 Research Councils transitioned into UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)….Research Councils UK.

What is UKRI funding?

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK. Operating across the whole of the UK with a combined budget of more than £6 billion, UKRI brings together the 7 Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England.