Open Access refers to the availability of research outputs via the internet, such that any users can find, freely access, read, share and reuse the research output. Sharing and reuse is facilitated through open licensing. - NHMRC Open Access Policy, September 2022
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Below are links to publishers and databases which publish and share open access books and journals:
Many research funding bodies have introduced an open access mandate as part of their grants process.
Funding councils want to ensure that the findings of publicly funded research are made available to the general public as soon as possible.
Both the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council have open access policies that ensure that any publication arising, in whole or part, from ARC and NHMRC funding is made free available via an institutional repository within 12 months of the date or publication. Both organisations have some exemptions in place in regard to open access publishing. More information is available via their policy documents.
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