Abstract
The move to an open access model in contemporary health research raises questions about the role of the scientific journal and its engagement with civil society in shaping the research agenda, as well as highlighting tensions between the public interest in science and doing science that is in the
Highlights
The move to an open access model in contemporary health research raises questions about the role of the scientific journal and its engagement with civil society in shaping the research agenda, as well as highlighting tensions between the public interest in science and doing science that is in the public interest
National Health Service research funding is contingent on demonstrating patient and public involvement (PPI) and impact, defined as the contribution research makes to society via the steps researchers have taken to increase the chances of potential beneficiaries benefiting from their work
The imperative is linked to the hope that actively involving patients and the public can help researchers improve recruitment, retention and relevance of the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which are at the heart of research into treatment effectiveness
Summary
The move to an open access model in contemporary health research raises questions about the role of the scientific journal and its engagement with civil society in shaping the research agenda, as well as highlighting tensions between the public interest in science and doing science that is in the public interest. The momentum towards free and open access publishing is making research literature available to the public but there are limitations, restrictions and exclusions.
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