Open Access | Golden Age

Open access (OA) is a set of principles and practices that deliver nominally copyrightable publications to readers free of access charges or other barriers. The main focus of the open access movement has been on peer-reviewed research literature, particularly academic journals. With open access, barriers to copying or reuse are reduced or removed by applying an open license for copyright, regulating post-publication uses of the work. This movement aims to make knowledge freely available, promoting collaboration, innovation, and progress. Open access has gained significant attention in recent years, with many institutions and researchers adopting OA principles. The movement has also led to the development of various OA licenses, such as those offered by Creative Commons, which provide a framework for authors to share their work while retaining some rights. The OA movement has led to the development of new business models, such as OA publishing. The European Union has launched several initiatives to promote OA, including the Horizon 2020 program.