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1Department of Philosophy, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana 47374, USA. peters@earlham.edu
Journal of Biology
|July 30, 2002
Summary
Open access scientific publishing can retain traditional journal strengths like peer review and revenue. Misconceptions suggest free online access requires sacrificing these essential elements.
Area of Science:
- Scholarly communication
- Scientific publishing models
Background:
- Traditional scientific journals offer established advantages.
- Concerns exist regarding the feasibility of open access models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address misconceptions about open access scientific publishing.
- To demonstrate that open access does not necessitate sacrificing journal strengths.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of common objections to open access.
- Comparison of open access and traditional journal models.
Main Results:
- Open access is compatible with peer review.
- Revenue generation is achievable with open access models.
- Copyright protection can be maintained in open access systems.
Conclusions:
- Open access scientific journal articles can be provided without sacrificing traditional advantages.
- Objections to open access are often based on misunderstandings of its implementation.
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