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Open Access

This guide provides basic, foundational information about Open Access (OA) publishing.

The Benefits of Open Access Publishing         The open orange padlock symbol of open access publishing in the center of a white field with 8 light orange arrows radiating out of it, each pointing to a different benefit of open access publishing. Clockwise from top: more exposure for your work; practitioners can apply your findings; higher citation rates; your research can influence policy; the public can access your findings; compliant with grant rules; taxpayers get value for money; researchers in developing countries can see your work.