Open access for operational research publications from low- and middle-income countries:who pays?
- Zachariah, R
- Kumar, A M V
- Reid, A J
- Van den Bergh, R
- Isaakidis, P
- Draguez, B
- Delaunois, P
- Nagaraja, S B
- Ramsay, A
- Reeder, J C
- Denisiuk, O
- Ali, E
- Khogali, M
- Hinderaker, S G
- Kosgei, R J
- van Griensven, J
- Quaglio, G L
- Maher, D
- Billo, N E
- Terry, R F
- Harries, A D
Publication date
January 2014
DOIAbstract
Open-access journal publications aim to ensure that new knowledge is widely disseminated and made freely accessible in a timely manner so that it can be used to improve people's health, particularly those in low- and middle-income countries. In this paper, we briefly explain the differences between closed- and open-access journals, including the evolving idea of the 'open-access spectrum'. We highlight the potential benefits of supporting open access for operational research, and discuss the conundrum and ways forward as regards who pays for open access.</p
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