Unlocking Research: Open Access Publishing with Leila Moore
Episode Overview
Open access publishing enables broad accessibility to research findings, fostering collaboration and accelerating discoveries. Challenges such as funding mechanisms and equity issues pose significant hurdles in advancing open access publishing. The future of academic publishing may witness a shift towards more open access models, although the transition could vary across global regions and subject areas. Transparency and accountability are becoming crucial in open access publishing, with a growing emphasis on metrics and performance evaluation. Authors and publishers are increasingly recognising the impact and benefits of open access in enhancing research visibility and citations.
Open access increases opportunities for collaboration, reduces duplication, speeds up groundbreaking discoveries
Ever wondered how research can be made freely available to everyone? In this episode of 'Addictions Edited', Dr. Rob Calder and Dr. Carol-Ann Getty sit down with Leila Moore, the Director of Open Access Policy at Wiley, to unravel the mysteries of open access publishing. Leila takes listeners on a journey through the history and principles of open access, explaining how it transforms research accessibility. From breaking down article processing charges (APCs) to detailing transformational agreements, she covers it all.
Leila highlights how open access can foster collaboration, reduce duplication, and speed up groundbreaking discoveries. She also shares real-world examples of how this model benefits patients, teachers, and researchers alike. If you're curious about how open access can make research more inclusive and drive innovation, this episode is a must-listen.