Where to find OA journals
There are several open-access journals these days, and choosing the right journal for you can be challenging. How do you find reputable ones without falling victim to predatory journals?
There are several open-access journals these days, and choosing the right journal for you can be challenging. How do you find reputable ones without falling victim to predatory journals?
OA charges for many reputable journals are so high that keeps you from considering OA as the first choice. But if you dig deeper, you will find options that will not burn your wallet.
Predatory publishers look genuine, and it is easy for anyone to fall prey to them unless a thorough analysis is made. They take advantage of their similarity to open access journals and pose themselves as authentic. They are, however, wolves in disguise ready to prey on the gullible researcher.
As a researcher, how do you decide which publishing model is better, the subscription or OA model? To take an informed decision, you need to understand what they are and the pros and cons of each model.
Academic journals can be classified based on access to the reader. While subscription journals expect the reader to pay for their content, open access journals are free for the reader.