The push for open access is finally reaching a tipping point

Elsevier’s open access deal with Norwegian universities is the latest evidence of a shifting balance of power, says Jeffrey MacKie-Mason

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May 2, 2019
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May 3, 2019
Jeffrey MacKie-Mason
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Print headline: The open access drive is finally approaching a vital tipping point

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#1 Submitted by ... on May 2, 2019 - 1:32pm
Although I know there should be a price for reading scientific literature, the assumption APCs are part of the "deal" is wrong.At least not the stratospheric prices big publishers are levying on readers !!! UC stand is the solution : walking away and letting Elseviers and the others coming back and accepting academia's terms.It may sound idealistic but open access is here to stay and will undoubtedly prevail.

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