Are article processing charges really increasing?
According to Delta Think, the 2024 larger-than-average rise in APCs is deceptive; find out how APCs are actually getting cheaper in real terms.
The predatory publishing trap: dangers and solutions in the age of open access
Protect your research from predatory publishers with these top tips from the editors of legitimate open access journals.
Can open access be made more equitable?
Read about inequities in terms of which researchers benefit most from open access and what could be done to help.
Plan S annual review: what’s new?
Familiarise yourself with key cOAlition S processes and future directions for Plan S and open access publishing.
Japan initiates a nationwide plan towards open science
How does Japan plan to make all publicly funded research free to read? The move to green open access begins with investing ¥10 billion.
Plan S 5 years on: a test of perseverance
Founder of the Plan S open access initiative reflects on the successes and obstacles to making research more accessible.
Opening the door to open science: progress and challenges
As some aspects of the open science movement gain ground, recent data from UNESCO show a mixed outlook regarding its global impact.
Open access publishing: broadening the impact of research
Find out how open access publications are cited by more diverse audiences than those behind paywalls.
What can institutions do to stop predatory journals?
Learn how institutions can counter the rise of predatory publishers by educating researchers, fostering collaboration, and re-evaluating researcher assessment criteria.
Do ”˜pirate’ sites hinder progress on open access?
”˜Pirate’ sites claim to increase access to scientific knowledge, but do they have the opposite effect?