VIDEO Open access: Myth versus fact

Arguably, open access to research is one of the hottest topics of discussion among academics and publication industry professionals. Open access publishing offers several benefits to researchers, the most significant one being making their research accessible to the world.

But a lot of researchers and authors have reservations about making their work freely available online. Their misconceptions about open access publishing could prevent them from opting for it. So, we bring you the top six myths about open access publishing and clear these misunderstandings for you. 

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