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Open access
Open access means free access to digitally published information, often scientific material.
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What is open access?
Open access means free access to digitally published scholarly material. -
How to publish open access
There are three alternatives for publishing articles open access: open access journals, self-archiving or hybrid journals. Books can also be published open access. -
How to self-archive
You can self-archive your article to make it open access. About terms from publishers and how to self-archive in GUP. -
Requirements from research funders on open access
Research funders have various requirements on open access publishing. About what requirements say and how to find out how they apply to you. -
Discounts on publication fees
The library has signed agreements with a number of publishers allowing a discount on the publishing fee for authors at the University of Gothenburg.
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Research data and open access
When you publish open access you are sometimes required to make your research data freely available. About requirements and assistance with research data. -
How to choose the right publisher
There are quality criteria for assessing open access journals that differ from the quality criteria of subscription journals. About advice on assessing open access journals.