Open access
Open access (OA) refers to the practice of making scholarly research freely available to the public online. It allows anyone to access, read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, without any financial, legal, or technical barriers.
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It allows anyone to access, read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, without any financial, legal, or technical barriers. The concept of open access aims to remove the traditional subscription-based paywalls that limit access to academic research, enabling the widespread dissemination and use of knowledge. It has gained significant momentum in recent years with the development of digital technologies and the internet. Open access is supported by various initiatives, policies, and funding organizations, and has been adopted by a growing number of academic institutions, researchers, and publishers. The primary benefits of open access include increased visibility, impact, and citation rates for researchers, as well as broader societal benefits such as improved education, innovation, and global collaboration. However, there are also challenges associated with open access, such as maintaining the quality and credibility of research, ensuring financial sustainability for publishers, and addressing copyright and licensing issues.