There are many reasons why someone might choose to publish their work in an open access format.
- Increased Visibility: OA publications are freely available to anyone, which can lead to increased readership, citations and impact of the research
- Accessibility: OA publications can be read and used by anyone, especially those may not have access to traditional subscription-based journals or can’t pay for access
- Faster Dissemination: OA publications can be made available to the public immediately upon publication, which can accelerate the dissemination of new research and findings.
- Collaboration: OA publications can encourage collaboration and interdisciplinary research by making it easier for researchers in different disciplines to access and build on each other’s work.
- Public Engagement: OA publications cna help to promote public engagement and understand of research by making it more accessible and available to a broader audience.
- Ethical Considerations: Some researchers may view OA as more ethical and equitable way to disseminate research, particularly if their research was publicly funded and should be freely available to the public.
