IGI Global, a reputable independent publisher, and the University of North Carolina (UNC) Greensboro have joined forces to establish an Open Access Partnership, enabling faculty members to contribute their research to one of IGI Global's nearly 200 journals under the Open Access Journal Program. This collaboration seeks to provide UNC Greensboro's researchers with certified, peer-reviewed outlets backed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring wider visibility for their scholarly work. Furthermore, participants gain the advantages of swift publication (with a potential submission-to-publication timeline as short as 2-4 weeks) and personalized editorial assistance from the medium-sized publisher.
IGI Global has actively extended its commitment to open access by transitioning its complete journal portfolio, comprising approximately 200 journals spanning Business, STM, and Education, to open access within an impressive two-year span. This Open Access Journal Program allows academic researchers to embrace flexible open access opportunities and facilitates the sharing of knowledge within the research community. IGI Global's partnership with UNC Greensboro is a testament to the publisher's dedication to facilitating open access research dissemination.
The collaboration between IGI Global and UNC Greensboro holds special significance as it supports faculty members in their pursuit of open access research, a trend that is garnering attention due to its potential for increased discoverability, higher citation rates, and improved indexing prospects. Remarkably, UNC Greensboro's library assumes no financial burden as part of this partnership. By adopting this cost-free initiative, the university not only promotes accessibility to research but also qualifies for a 5% discount on Article Processing Charges (APC) for faculty submissions. This forward-thinking partnership paves the way for a future where accessibility and innovation coalesce seamlessly.
In light of the growing interest in open access publishing, IGI Global stands ready to discuss their flexible open access partnership options, which include both a cost-free option, as implemented by UNC Greensboro, and a paid option where institutions' libraries can directly fund open access publishing for their faculty through the Open Access Journal Program. IGI Global encourages other institutions to explore this partnership to help researchers maximize the benefits of open access publication.
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