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Open access

Open access is an internationally recognised term meaning free access to digitally published information, often scholarly material.

  • 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 scientific results open access: open access publications, self-archiving or hybrid journals. Books can also be published open access.
  • How to self-archive

    If you have published research results in a publication that is locked behind a paywall, you can self-archive a manuscript copy in an open repository to make it available open access.
  • 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

    Authors at the University of Gothenburg can publish open access without cost or with a discount on the publishing fee. About the library's agreements with publishers.
  • 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.

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