The Current State of Open Access

The open access (OA) movement has made significant strides in recent years. More and more journals are embracing OA models, driven by a growing awareness of the benefits of wider dissemination of research findings. However, the transition hasn’t been seamless. Many challenges remain, including the sustainability of OA publishing models, the potential for predatory publishing, and the complexities of navigating different OA licenses and their implications for reuse and sharing.

The Rise of Institutional Repositories and Preprints

Alongside the growth of OA journals, institutional repositories (IRs) and preprint servers have become increasingly important components