Academic knowledge shouldn’t be hindered by economic disparities. However, many researchers today, particularly in developing countries, face significant barriers to participating in scholarly communication.
Traditional publishing models have often overlooked the vast economic differences between regions, creating an uneven playing field in scholarly communication. When researchers can’t afford to publish or access research, the entire scientific community loses valuable perspectives and contributions. On the contrary, models which are open and encourage participation in scholarly communication are more equitable than those which do not.
To address this challenge, Information Power, on behalf of cOAlition S, developed a new Equitable Pricing Framework to foster global equity in scholarly publishing.
Read more about why a new pricing framework is needed.
Join us for a free webinar on 16 January 2024 at 11am eastern time / 4pm UK time. Our expert panel will include Miranda Bennett from California Digital Library, César Rendón and César Pallares from Consorcio Colombia, Dave Jago and Alicia Wise from Information Power, and Robert Kiley from cOAlition S. To register your interest, please email info@informationpower.co.uk .
You can also access the full report on the Pricing Framework to Foster Global Equity in Scholarly Publishing here https://zenodo.org/uploads/12784905, along with the More Equitable Pricing Tool and a set of frequently asked questions.
