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The RCUK Open Access Policy Is Revised — Complexity, Confusion, and Conflicting Messages Abound

After a great deal of public and political resistance, the RCUK revises its OA policy. Unfortunately, the revisions only highlight the same problems, sow more confusion, and reveal how central the issue of academic freedom is to this approach.

Are University Block Grants the Right Way to Fund Open Access Mandates?

While block grants may be a preferred way to disperse money to fund public access mandates, their actual use may cause problems for researchers and universities.

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An interview by @lisalibrarian with Simon Linacre, author of "The Predator Effect" https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2022/11/28/the-predator-effect-fraud-in-the-scholarly-publishing-industry-an-interview-with-simon-linacre/ via @scholarlykitchn

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“Predatory journals are deceptive and often fake, giving the appearance of legitimate peer-reviewed journals and impact academic stakeholders by exploiting the Open Access model while using misleading tactics to solicit article submissions.” https://twitter.com/scholarlykitchn/status/1597184668234706944

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The Predator Effect – Fraud in the Scholarly Publishing Industry: An Interview with Simon Linacre https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2022/11/28/the-predator-effect-fraud-in-the-scholarly-publishing-industry-an-interview-with-simon-linacre/

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