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How open are hybrid journals included in transformative agreements?

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How open are hybrid journals included in transformative agreements?

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A large‑scale analysis of 8 million articles across 11,000 hybrid journals finds that open‑access output rose from 4% to 15% between 2018 and 2022. Transformative agreements account for most of that growth, yet more than 85% of hybrid content remains closed. Market concentration is stark: Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley control two‑thirds of output and three‑quarters of open articles funded through agreements. Gains are strongest in Europe; growth lags in countries without robust funding. The study concludes that transformative agreements accelerate openness where policy and funding align, but they are insufficient for a global transition. Transparent costs and community‑funded “diamond” models may be needed to finish the job. Produced by Cognivault — insight, intelligence, and innovation made clear.
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This Audio is a summary of the paper: How open are hybrid journals included in transformative agreements?

by:

Najko Jahn

of:

Göttingen State and University Library, University of Göttingen

Original article link:

https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.18255
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