Answered By: The Library Last Updated: Feb 28, 2023 Views: 91
For many researchers, The ARC Open Access Policy applies to all grant-related research outputs which mean that any Research Outputs arising from an ARC supported research project must be made openly accessible within a twelve (12) month period from the date of publication and made available in the University’s research repository, ResearchDirect. A common scenario could be that the academic locates a suitable journal for the paper, but the article processing charge to publish Gold OA is high. However, the academic finds that the publisher permits Green OA for the accepted manuscript after a 12-month embargo. This pathway to OA is free and fulfills ARC requirements, as the embargo is 12 months or less. We recommend that you consult Sherpa Romeo for a specific journal title assessment for publisher copyright summaries and OA archiving policies. Once the article is accepted and published, the academic sends the accepted version to Research Direct and places it under embargo as required. The key benefit of a Green OA article in Research Direct is it will have a strong citation advantage and compliance with ARC grant OA requirements with the Research Direct record accessible within 12 months and counted as research output.
Key benefits of Green OA Article in Research Direct are:
There has also been a rise in the prevalence of opportunistic publishers whose main interest is in collecting fees (APCs) from unwary authors.
To help you identify predatory journals, and manage the risk of publishing in a predatory journal, use this Open Access Journal Publishing Checklist or refer to the Predatory Journals list. Additionally, review the following platforms:
For details about journal impact evaluation, discuss with your School Librarian. |
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