Why Open Access?

why open access?

Who is open access good for?

  • For scientists – a major benefit is the easier access to papers, what increases the citation index. Further benefits include quicker knowledge exchange and response by fellow scientists.
  • For students – improved quality of studying and education by accessing larger number of information resources.
  • For publishers – an increased reading and referencing of the published papers resulting in a higher impact factor of their journals and also higher sales.