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MBE Transitions to the Open Access Publication Model in 2021
Sudhir Kumar1,2, Heather Rowe1,2
1Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Molecular Biology and Evolution
|November 23, 2020
Summary
Molecular Biology and Evolution (MBE) journal articles are now open access. All new content from 2021 onwards is freely available online immediately upon publication.
Area of Science:
- Evolutionary Biology
- Genomics
- Molecular Genetics
Background:
- The journal Molecular Biology and Evolution (MBE) is transitioning to an open access model.
- This change impacts all manuscript publications starting January 1, 2021.
Discussion:
- Open access policies increase research accessibility and dissemination.
- This shift aligns with broader trends towards open science in academic publishing.
Key Insights:
- All articles published in MBE from January 1, 2021, will be immediately and freely accessible online.
- This eliminates subscription barriers for readers worldwide.
Outlook:
- The open access model is expected to broaden the readership and impact of MBE publications.
- This initiative promotes wider engagement with research in molecular evolution and related fields.
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