Infographic: Open access explained: Why publish open access?

This infographic was originally published on Hindawi and has been republished here with permission.

Often researchers hesitate to publish their research in an open access journal because they are either unaware of the options and benefits available to them or because they fear being deceived by predatory publishers. This infographic addresses important questions about open access. It compiles the benefits of publishing your article open access, reasons behind its importance in academic publishing and its global implications.