What happens to research that is funded by taxpayers? A lot ends up in subscription-only journals, protected from the eyes of most by a paywall.
But a new initiative known as Plan S could change that. Plan S focuses on making all publicly funded research immediately fully and freely available by open access publication.
It sounds like a good idea – but there are possible downsides. This model could potentially undermine peer review, the process vital for ensuring the rigour and quality of published research. It could also increase costs of publication for researchers and funding bodies. So let's do Plan S right.
Taxpayers will have the right to see the research they paid for?
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Tuesday February 26 2019, @06:51PM
Civilian -- the word police use. Because they see themselves as an invasion occupation army. Using the word Citizen might make them think the 'civilians' deserve the same rights as police.
The lower I set my standards the more accomplishments I have.