"Open Access" Requires Clarification: Medical Journal Publication Models Evolve.

Lubowitz, James H; Brand, Jefferson C; Rossi, Michael J; Provencher, Matthew T · Arthroscopy · 2017

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

While Arthroscopy journal is a traditional subscription model journal, our companion journal Arthroscopy Techniques is "open access." We used to believe open access simply meant online and free of charge. However, while open-access journals are free to readers, in 2017 authors must make a greater sacrifice in the form of an article-processing charge (APC). Again, while this does not apply to Arthroscopy, the APC will apply to Arthroscopy Techniques.

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