BDJ Open (2019-2020) and the advantages of open access publishing

Abstract

Examines papers published in BDJ Open between 2019 and 2020 to highlight which areas researchers felt were important to publish open access. Discusses the advantages of open access publishing to authors, readers and the scientific community.Explores how open access publishing has allowed the BDJ Portfolio to publish a far wider range of research both geographically and subject-wise.

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“…According to current knowledge, open access publications are likely to be cited more frequently than conventional publications and attract the attention of the scientific public to a large extent [ 2 ], [ 3 ], [ 4 ]. Unrestricted access to scientific knowledge and the unimpeded flow of knowledge are also essential prerequisites for any research activity [ 5 ].…”

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“…We recently gave an outline of the different types of paper published in 2019 and 2020 as open access through BDJ Open, 1 the online sister journal to the BDJ. As BDJ Open is onlineonly, there are no constraints in terms of printed pages, and this gives authors the opportunity to publish a wider variety of manuscript types.…”