new terms: open source publications
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Open-source (open access) publications are
scholarly articles, journals, and research databases that are freely, immediately, and permanently available online, allowing anyone to read, download, copy, and distribute them without financial or legal barriers. Key platforms include the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), PubMed Central (PMC), and repositories for open-source, peer-reviewed content. Top Open Access Publishers and Journals
- MDPI: Publishes a wide range of open-access journals, including IJERPH and IJMS.
- PLOS (Public Library of Science): Known for PLOS ONE and other open-access, peer-reviewed journals.
- BioMed Central (BMC): Specialized in biology and medicine.
- ScienceOpen: A research network and search engine for open content.
- Frontiers: A major open-access publisher.
- GigaScience: Focuses on open science data and publications.
Key Open Access Databases and Search Tools
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals): A community-curated, trusted list of open-access journals.
- PubMed Central (PMC): A free, digital archive of biomedical and life sciences literature.
- Unpaywall: An open database used to find legal, free versions of paywalled articles.
- CORE: The world's largest aggregator of open-access research papers.
- arXiv: A repository for pre-print articles in physics, mathematics, and computer science.
- OpenDOAR: A directory of academic open-access repositories.
Key Aspects of Open Access
- Types: "Gold" open access allows immediate, free access upon publication (sometimes requiring author-paid fees), while "Green" refers to self-archiving in a repository.
- Diamond Journals: Open-access journals that do not charge authors for publishing, making them free for both authors and readers.
- Benefits: Increased visibility, faster dissemination of research, and improved accessibility for researchers worldwide.
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