Athabasca University, a prominent Canadian public research institution, has taken a significant step towards advancing open access by entering into a new partnership with IGI Global. This collaboration enables Athabasca University to support its faculty and staff in publishing their research through the Open Access Agreement option offered by IGI Global. As part of this fully open access agreement, the university has established an open access fund that covers the Article Processing Charges (APCs) associated with publishing research with IGI Global.
By investing in this open access agreement, Athabasca University demonstrates its commitment to promoting and leading the open access movement. Through the rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by IGI Global, the research produced by Athabasca University's faculty will gain enhanced discoverability and enjoy a higher citation impact. Moreover, the faculty's contributions will contribute to the advancement of emerging knowledge domains and enrich the institution's repository of high-quality publications.
In response to the growing interest in open access publishing, IGI Global is actively engaging in conversations surrounding flexible open access agreements. The company invites libraries and institutions to explore the benefits that faculty members can reap through an Open Access Agreement with IGI Global. To learn more about how institutions can support the open access movement through an IGI Global OA Agreement, detailed information is available on their Open Access Agreements webpage.
The collaboration between Athabasca University and IGI Global represents a significant milestone in the promotion of open access publishing. By embracing this partnership, Athabasca University empowers its faculty to disseminate their research freely and contribute to the global scholarly community. This initiative aligns with the university's mission to foster knowledge creation and dissemination while advancing the principles of open access.
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