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Unethical Aspects of Open Access
David M Shaw1, Bernice S Elger1
1a Institute for Biomedical Ethics , University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland.
Accountability in Research
|October 27, 2018
Summary
Paid open access publishing presents ethical challenges. It unfairly disadvantages researchers, creates conflicts of interest, and reduces funding for scientific research, hindering true open access for all.
Area of Science:
- Scholarly communication
- Scientific publishing ethics
Background:
- Open access publishing aims to increase research accessibility.
- Paid open access models have become prevalent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and discuss ethically problematic aspects of paid open access publishing.
- To evaluate the ethical implications of current open access models.
Main Methods:
- Ethical analysis of open access publishing models.
- Review of current practices in scientific publishing.
Main Results:
- Paid open access creates financial barriers, discriminating against researchers.
- Article processing charges lead to editorial conflicts of interest.
- Funding is diverted from research to publication fees.
Conclusions:
- Paid open access models have significant ethical drawbacks.
- True open access requires equitable access for all researchers.
- Revising open access models is necessary to address ethical concerns.
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