Open Access Policy
Last updated: January 5, 2025
Effective date: January 5, 2025
Our Open Access Mission
We are committed to promoting free and open access to information, research, and educational resources to advance knowledge sharing and support global learning communities.
What is Open Access?
Definition
Open Access refers to free, immediate, online access to research and educational content, coupled with the rights to use these materials fully in the digital environment.
- Free access to published research
- Permanent online availability
- Rights to read, download, and share
- Minimal copyright restrictions
Benefits
Open Access accelerates discovery, increases citation rates, and ensures that research reaches the widest possible audience.
- Increased visibility and impact
- Faster scientific progress
- Global access to knowledge
- Support for developing nations
Types of Open Access
Gold
Gold Open Access
Articles are immediately available in open access journals at the time of publication.
- Published in fully open access journals
- Immediate free access upon publication
- Often involves article processing charges (APCs)
- Peer-reviewed and high-quality standards
Green
Green Open Access
Authors self-archive their manuscripts in repositories alongside traditional publication.
- Self-archiving in institutional repositories
- May have embargo periods
- Often uses pre-print or post-print versions
- Cost-effective for authors and institutions
Hybrid
Hybrid Open Access
Traditional subscription journals offer open access for individual articles for a fee.
- Mix of subscription and open access articles
- Authors pay for open access option
- Immediate access to specific articles
- Available in established journals
Our Open Access Commitments
Publishing Support
- Fund article processing charges (APCs)
- Negotiate with publishers for better terms
- Support hybrid and gold open access options
- Provide guidance on journal selection
Repository Services
- Maintain institutional repository
- Assist with manuscript deposit
- Ensure compliance with funder mandates
- Provide long-term preservation
Education & Training
- Workshops on open access publishing
- Copyright and licensing guidance
- Repository training and support
- Author rights education
Policy Development
- Advocate for open access mandates
- Collaborate with funding agencies
- Develop institutional policies
- Support open access initiatives
Author Rights and Responsibilities
Author Rights
Copyright Retention
- Retain copyright in your work
- Grant limited license for publication
- Negotiate terms with publishers
- Use Creative Commons licenses
Distribution Rights
- Share preprints and postprints
- Deposit in repositories
- Use for teaching and research
- Create derivative works
Author Responsibilities
Compliance
- Follow funder mandates
- Comply with institutional policies
- Respect publisher agreements
- Understand embargo periods
Quality Assurance
- Maintain research integrity
- Ensure accurate metadata
- Provide complete attribution
- Update outdated information
Open Access Resources
Repository Access
Access our institutional repository with thousands of open access publications.
Journal Directory
Find open access journals in your field with our comprehensive directory.
Support Services
Get help with open access publishing, copyright, and repository deposit.
Open Access Support
Our open access team is here to help you navigate the publishing landscape and maximize the impact of your research through open access.
Contact Information
Email: openaccess@policyhub.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567 ext. 789
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Services Available
• Publishing cost assistance
• Repository deposit support
• Copyright guidance
• Open access training workshops
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