What is open access? Explain in detail

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Open access refers to the practice of making research articles freely available online to anyone, without requiring a subscription or payment.

Open access allows for greater dissemination of research and knowledge
It can increase the visibility and impact of research
There are two main types of open access: green and gold
Green open access involves self-archiving a pre-print or post-print version of an article in a repository
Gold open access involves publishing in an open access journal that makes articles freely available immediately upon publication
Open access has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many funding agencies and institutions requiring it
Critics argue that open access can lead to lower quality research and a lack of funding for traditional subscription-based journals

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