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This research aims to examine the financial implications of article processing charges (APCs) for open access outside institutional deals.

May 21, 2026Open Access

Open access safari: Tracking the hidden costs of APCs in the wild

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This research aims to examine the financial implications of article processing charges (APCs) for open access outside institutional deals.
Conducted a financial investigation in 2022 using invoice data labeled as 'publication costs'.
Utilized alternative data sources (DataHub) alongside financial system data for comparison.
Evaluated faculty-level expenditures and the methods' variances in accuracy.
Estimated at least 1M€ per year spent on APCs outside of R&P deals, in addition to 4M€ on deals.
Noted significant discrepancies between expenditures found in the financial system and DataHub.
Identified challenges in accurately monitoring open access costs.

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Randomized trial investigates open access costs in university settings, suggesting significant financial underestimation.

Leij et al. (2024) studied this question.

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