TY  - Journal article

AU  - Hajar Sotudeh
AU  - Zahra Ghasempour


PY  - 2018
T1  - The world’s approach toward publishing in Springer and Elsevier’s APC-funded Open Access journals

JO  - College and Research Libraries
IS  - 2
DO  - https://doi.org/APO-140901
UR  - https://apo.org.au/node/140901
VL  - 79
AB  - This study explored tendencies of the world’s countries—at individual and scientific development levels—toward publishing in APC-funded open access journals. Given the reliance of the APC (Article Processing Costs) model on authors’ affluence and motivation, its affordability and sustainability have been challenged.
ER  -