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The continued movement for open access to peer-reviewed literature
1Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, Florida.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|June 18, 2013
Summary
The open access movement is evolving, requiring sustainable financial models to balance digital innovation with traditional peer review. Authors need to adapt to these changes for continued scientific record integrity.
Area of Science:
- Scholarly communication
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific publishing
Background:
- The open access movement aims for broader dissemination of peer-reviewed literature and research data.
- Traditional subscription journal business models face scrutiny due to the rise of open access journals.
- Increasing mandates from governments and funding agencies are driving open access adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer a contemporary perspective on the open access movement in scientific literature.
- To review recent advancements and nuances within the open access landscape.
Main Methods:
- A literature review of open access developments.
- A personal viewpoint on the complexities of the open access movement.
Main Results:
- The open access movement is multifaceted, with diverse stakeholders and goals, including access to both literature and data.
- Predatory publishing practices are a concern for authors navigating the open access environment.
- The influx of open access articles may impact the traditional peer review system's filtering efficacy, potentially leading to information overload or loss.
Conclusions:
- The open access movement is maturing and necessitates integration into scholarly communication.
- Establishing a sustainable financial model is crucial to support digital technologies while preserving the integrity of the traditional publication and peer review system.
- Author adoption of open access appears slower compared to the movement's proponents.
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