1Research Scholar, Department of Library & Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
2Senior Professor & Chair, Department of Library & Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
The landscape of scholarly publishing has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, driven mainly by digital technologies. At the heart of this evolution lies the concept of Open Access (OA), a movement advocating for unrestricted, free online access to research outputs. While commercial publishers have long dominated the traditional subscription-based model under a paywall, the limitations it imposes on knowledge dissemination, particularly for researchers and institutions in developing nations, have led to a global push towards OA. This paper provides a comprehensive transition of open access publishing, exploring its diverse models and trends, examining the challenges it faces, and analyzing its potential impact on the future of research.
Open access movement, Open access initiatives, Open access publishing models, Article processing charges, Transformative agreements
