Austrian Science Fund funding the metamorphosis of HSS open access journals

Key Points

• The initiative has led to the establishment of new open access journals, transforming the HSS landscape.
• Funding by the Austrian Science Fund and Ministry supports conversion from subscription models to open access.
• This move aims to enhance accessibility and dissemination of research in the humanities and social sciences.
• The shift to open access may stimulate broader engagement with HSS content and foster knowledge sharing.