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Academic authors pay fees to publish in open access journals.

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Is it true that academic authors pay fees to publish in open access journals?

Yes. Multiple reference and peer-reviewed sources state that open access journals charge authors article publication fees, often paid by the author's grant or institution. One source notes that under some agreements, such as the German DEAL, libraries cover these fees collectively so authors do not pay directly.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 8 sources for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 8
Open access
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Open access. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_access

Evidence against · 1
The impact of the German 'DEAL' on competition in the academic publishing market
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The impact of the German 'DEAL' on competition in the academic publishing market. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1002/mde.3493

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Open-Access and Pay-to-Publish Journals
2022
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Schwartz, S. J. (2022). Open-Access and Pay-to-Publish Journals. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190095918.003.0018

How can publishers justify author fees for open access journals?
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How can publishers justify author fees for open access journals?. (n.d.). academia.stackexchange.com. https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/145008

open access vs journal meaning for authors
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open access vs journal meaning for authors. (n.d.). academia.stackexchange.com. https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/184536

Sources to cover open-access fees
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Sources to cover open-access fees. (n.d.). academia.stackexchange.com. https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/59999

A Survey of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics Faculty Regarding Author Fees in Open Access Journals
2014
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Jeremy, C. & E., R. A. (2014). A Survey of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics Faculty Regarding Author Fees in Open Access Journals. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.5062/F4VH5KTQ

Paying For Open Access - Open Access Publishing - NOAA Library at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Paying For Open Access - Open Access Publishing - NOAA Library at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (n.d.). library.noaa.gov. https://library.noaa.gov/openaccesspublishing/paying-for-open-access

Prospective Observational Evaluation of Predatory Journals in Critical Care Pharmacy Practice: Defining Characteristics Associated With Receiving Unsolicited Invitations to Publish.
2023
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Peppard, W. J., Peppard, S. R., Feih, J. T., Kim, A. K., Obenberger, S. J., Mulvey, A. F., Teng, B. Q., Brazauskas, R., Pape, K. O., Gibson, G. A., Dzierba, A. L., & Dobesh, P. P. (2023). Prospective Observational Evaluation of Predatory Journals in Critical Care Pharmacy Practice: Defining Characteristics Associated With Receiving Unsolicited Invitations to Publish.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211036091

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