Open Access Journal

An Open Access Journal (pronunciation: /ˈəʊpən ˈæksɛs ˈdʒɜːrnəl/) is a type of Scientific Journal that allows unrestricted access to its content. This model of publishing is a part of the broader Open Access movement, which advocates for free and unrestricted access to research outputs.

Etymology

The term "Open Access Journal" is derived from the concept of "open access", which refers to the unrestricted availability of content, and "journal", which is a periodical publication containing scholarly articles. The concept of open access in scholarly publishing was popularized in the early 2000s, with the advent of the internet and digital publishing.

Related Terms

Open Access: A set of principles and a range of practices through which research outputs are distributed online, free of cost or other access barriers.
Scientific Journal: A periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research.
Peer Review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
Scholarly Communication: The process by which academics, scholars, and researchers share and publish their research findings so that they are available to the wider academic community and beyond.

Open Access Journal

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