Measuring Open Access Uptake: Methods and Metrics to Assess a Market Transformation
In this editorial, we will introduce the contributions to the Special Issue entitled “<i>Measuring Open Access Uptake: Databases, Metrics, and International Comparisons</i>.” The contributions to this Special Issue explore the methods and metrics that are used to assess open access (OA)...
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| description | In this editorial, we will introduce the contributions to the Special Issue entitled “<i>Measuring Open Access Uptake: Databases, Metrics, and International Comparisons</i>.” The contributions to this Special Issue explore the methods and metrics that are used to assess open access (OA) uptake across disciplines and regions, a crucial topic considering the growing push by several research institutions worldwide to achieve 100% OA. We will discuss the impact of OA on scholarly publishing, focusing on how economic factors and discipline-specific practices shape its adoption. Additionally, we will examine the transformation of OA models, the citation benefits of a hybrid OA model, and regional perspectives. Our analysis identifies key challenges and disparities in OA adoption and suggests future directions for achieving sustainable and equitable access to research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e96e2966f4cc477a8a472a7b3961bd372025-08-20T02:01:21ZengMDPI AGPublications2304-67752024-10-011243310.3390/publications12040033Measuring Open Access Uptake: Methods and Metrics to Assess a Market TransformationAhmad Yaman Abdin0Francesco De Pretis1Division of Pharmasophy, School of Pharmacy, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrüecken, GermanyDepartment of Communication and Economics, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Reggio Emilia, ItalyIn this editorial, we will introduce the contributions to the Special Issue entitled “<i>Measuring Open Access Uptake: Databases, Metrics, and International Comparisons</i>.” The contributions to this Special Issue explore the methods and metrics that are used to assess open access (OA) uptake across disciplines and regions, a crucial topic considering the growing push by several research institutions worldwide to achieve 100% OA. We will discuss the impact of OA on scholarly publishing, focusing on how economic factors and discipline-specific practices shape its adoption. Additionally, we will examine the transformation of OA models, the citation benefits of a hybrid OA model, and regional perspectives. Our analysis identifies key challenges and disparities in OA adoption and suggests future directions for achieving sustainable and equitable access to research.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6775/12/4/33measurement methodsregional disparitiessustainabilityopen accesspublication market transformation |
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| title | Measuring Open Access Uptake: Methods and Metrics to Assess a Market Transformation |
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