Open access: the view of a commercial publisher
2006
The Debate on Open Access Publishing
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Andrew Robinson
Primary Institution: Blackwell Publishing
Conclusion
The study argues that journals are not the main barrier to the free flow of scientific research and that a balanced approach to publishing is necessary.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of researchers agree that online access to journals makes them more effective.
- 42% of articles in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis were written by authors without funding support.
- Many authors believe that the burden of publication costs should be on research funders, not individual authors.
Takeaway
Some people think that making research free for everyone is good, but others worry it could lead to bad quality research. We need to find a way to share research that keeps it good and useful.
Potential Biases
The author has a conflict of interest as the Director of Medical Publishing at Blackwell Publishing.
Limitations
The study does not provide specific data on the effectiveness of open access models compared to traditional publishing.
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