Abstract
Public research policies have been promoting open-access publication in recent years as an adequate model for the dissemination of scientific knowledge. However, depending on the disciplines, its use is very diverse. This study explores the determinants of open-access publication among academic researchers of economics and business, as well as their assessment of different economic measures focused on publication stimulus. To do so, a survey of Spanish business and economics researchers was conducted. They reported an average of 19% of their publications in open-access journals, hybrids or fully Gold Route open access. Almost 80% of the researchers foresee a future increase in the volume of open-access publications. When determining where to publish their research results, the main criterion for the selection of a scientific journal is the impact factor. Regarding open access, the most valued aspect is the visibility and dissemination it provides. Although the cost of publication is not the most relevant criterion in the choice of a journal, three out of four researchers consider that a reduction in fees and an increase in funding are measures that would boost the open-access model.
Highlights
In the case of economics and business researchers, publication in books, working papers [2], PhD dissertations, repositories or journals are among the main vehicles for scientific dissemination
The main objective of the study was to understand researchers’ perspectives on how to select a given journal, and which one when the researcher opts for the Gold Route open-access publication model, To this end, a survey was carried out aimed at academic economists in Spain
The questionnaire was sent to 3118 Spanish academic researchers in the fields of economics and business, of which 221 valid responses were received
Summary
Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Scientific knowledge needs to be properly disseminated if it is to contribute to improving competitiveness and economic development in any society [1]. In the case of economics and business researchers, publication in books, working papers [2], PhD dissertations, repositories or journals are among the main vehicles for scientific dissemination. This study is focused on articles that are within the open-access publishing model. These types of publications can be accesses through Green Route institutional repositories or through
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