The oligopoly of open access publishing

Fei Shu () and Vincent Larivière
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Fei Shu: Chinese Academy of Science and Education Evaluation, Hangzhou Dianzi University
Vincent Larivière: Université de Montréal

Scientometrics, 2024, vol. 129, issue 1, No 18, 519-536

Abstract: Abstract Open access (OA) publishing is often viewed as a promising solution for the future of scholarly publishing, as it has the potential to reduce global inequalities in access to scientific literature by removing paywalls. However, the adoption of OA publishing may not necessarily lead to a decrease in the overall cost of knowledge dissemination, as Article Processing Charges (APCs) can create an additional financial burden for scholars, particularly those from developing countries. Despite being intended as a way to disrupt the scholarly publishing oligopoly, OA publishing has faced challenges in achieving this goal. These challenges were revealed through a comprehensive analysis of OA publishing from 2008 to 2020, as detailed in this study.

Keywords: Open access; Article processing charge; Web of Science; Dimensions; Oligopoly (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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