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[The Diamond Open Access scientific publishing model: birth, evolution and reflections on its sustainability]
Federica Napolitani1, Annarita Barbaro1, Maria Cristina Barbaro1
1Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Servizio Comunicazione Scientifica, Roma.
Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|July 10, 2025
Summary
Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing offers free access for authors and readers, transforming scientific communication. This model, supported by various initiatives, faces challenges in sustainability and widespread adoption.
Area of Science:
- Scholarly communication
- Bibliometrics
- Publishing studies
Context:
- Scientific publishing has evolved significantly due to technological advancements and the Open Access (OA) movement.
- The Diamond Open Access (OA) model is emerging, eliminating fees for both authors and readers.
- This model represents a shift from traditional publishing and earlier OA implementations.
Purpose:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the Diamond OA model.
- To detail the projects, initiatives, and organizations supporting Diamond OA.
- To analyze the sustainability and diffusion challenges of Diamond OA.
Summary:
- The article traces the evolution of scientific publishing from traditional models to OA, culminating in the Diamond OA model.
- It examines the current landscape of Diamond OA, highlighting supporting initiatives and organizations.
- Key challenges concerning the sustainability and broader adoption of Diamond OA are discussed.
Impact:
- Understanding the Diamond OA model's role in equitable scientific information dissemination.
- Identifying factors influencing the growth and sustainability of Diamond OA initiatives.
- Informing stakeholders about the potential and obstacles of a fee-free scholarly publishing ecosystem.
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