Barriers and Drivers of Open Access Scholarly Communication: A Review of Factors Influencing its Adoption

Nazim, Mohammad Barriers and Drivers of Open Access Scholarly Communication: A Review of Factors Influencing its Adoption. Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences, 2024, vol. 12, pp. 1-17. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

This article reviews the adoption of Open Access (OA) scholarly communication, examining publishing models, policies, technology, and researcher motivations. While OA improves knowledge accessibility, visibility, and collaboration, challenges remain, including Article Processing Charges, predatory journals, and resistance from subscription-based stakeholders. Addressing financial, quality, and policy challenges is essential for equitable global access to knowledge.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Open Access Scholarly Communication, Open Access Publishing, Barriers and Drivers of Open Access Adoption, Gold Open Access, Green Open Access, Article Processing Charges
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information > BA. Use and impact of information.
B. Information use and sociology of information > BG. Information dissemination and diffusion.
B. Information use and sociology of information > BH. Information needs and information requirements analysis.
I. Information treatment for information services > IM. Open data
Depositing user: Dr. Mohammad Nazim
Date deposited: 30 Jan 2026 07:50
Last modified: 30 Jan 2026 07:50
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/47624

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