OA definition
Open Access is a sometimes misunderstood concept. For the purposes of this page it is defined as immediate online availability of research articles and reports. Whenever
free, immediate, online availability of research articles coupled with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment.
Open Access Choices
- Public HealthOpen Access articles through Elsevier
Open access
Open Access materials are provided in various ways. Explore our guide for basics and selected resources, including how we support publishing through various transformative agreements with publishers.
- Open Access Resources Guidecheck back for updates
Select respositories
- medrxiv -preprint for Health SciencesmedRxiv (pronounced "med-archive") is a free online archive and distribution server for complete but unpublished manuscripts (preprints) in the medical, clinical, and related health sciences
Tool for researching specific journals. Use to identify quality and level or open access.
- SHERPAUse SHERPA to check OA journal quality, It contains ratings and explanations for how the journal provides open access articles.