Open access publications and data enable researchers to carry out collaborative research on a global scale.
Studies have shown that open access articles are viewed and cited more often than articles behind a paywall.
Content is available to those who can't access subscription content.
With permissive licences like CC BY, researchers are empowered to build on existing research quickly.
Open access journals that cross multiple disciplines help researchers connect more easily and provide greater visibility of their research.
Open access journals comply with major funding policies internationally
