Authors
Provides more exposure for your research
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Wider distribution; more people will view your research
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May result in higher citation rates for your publications
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Quicker turnover from submission to first decision to publication; even with peer review OA publication is faster
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You retain your rights as the author
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You have more say over how your work is used by others
- You can provide limited rights to the publisher,
- With a Creative Commons license you identify use, distribution and/or reproduction rights to others
Research Community
Available free at no cost to the user.
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Accessible by researchers worldwide with just an internet connection.
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Research is available more quickly.
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Access to recent research spurs on related research.
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With increased access research and scholarship develop at a more rapid pace.
Society At Large
Make publicly funded research available!
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Allows professionals like teachers, nurses, pharmacists, and business people to get access to the new research in their fields.
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Creates equity in access - anyone with an internet connection can view it!
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Available free at no cost to the user.