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The aim is to discuss the hidden costs associated with open access and explore alternatives that promote equity.

May 21, 2026Open Access

The hidden costs of open access: navigating to a more equitable future

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The aim is to discuss the hidden costs associated with open access and explore alternatives that promote equity.
Analyzed the role of openCost in transparency regarding open access costs.
Examined the prevalence of no-fee institutional and scholar-led publishing models.
Investigated the contributions of DOAJ in supporting equitable open access initiatives.
Identified unsustainable business models and questionable journals exploiting APCs.
Highlighted that two-thirds of open access journals listed in DOAJ do not charge publication fees.
Suggested ways for the research and library community to enhance equity in open access publishing.

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Presentation explores challenges and solutions for equitable open access publishing, focusing on no-fee models.

Joanna Ball (2024) studied this question.

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