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The Diamond road to Open Science
Patrick Furrer1,2, Carlos Quinto1,3,4,5
1Co-President, SMW supporting association.
Swiss Medical Weekly
|July 31, 2026
Summary
Diamond Open Access offers a sustainable publishing model by waiving article processing charges, promoting editorial independence and supporting researchers. Switzerland
Area of Science:
- Scholarly communication
- Open Science
- Publishing models
Background:
- Diamond Open Access is a sustainable model for scientific communication.
- It promotes editorial independence and waives article processing charges for researchers.
- "Read & Publish" agreements can increase reliance on commercial publishers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the Diamond Open Access model.
- To highlight sustainable funding initiatives for Diamond journals.
- To discuss the role of Diamond Open Access in advancing scholarly publishing.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current publishing models, including "Read & Publish" agreements.
- Examination of sustainable funding initiatives and collaborations.
- Case study of the University of Lausanne's "Diamond Open Access Fund" and the Swiss Medical Weekly (SMW).
Main Results:
- Diamond Open Access provides a fair and sustainable alternative to traditional publishing models.
- The "Diamond Open Access Fund" in Switzerland demonstrates a viable funding mechanism.
- The Swiss Medical Weekly (SMW) exemplifies a successful Diamond Open Access medical journal.
Conclusions:
- Diamond Open Access is crucial for editorial independence and researcher support.
- Sustainable funding models are essential for the growth of Diamond Open Access.
- Enhancing quality, transparency, and reproducibility in scholarly publishing is key for the future of Diamond Open Access.
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