Gold Open Access

Gold Open Access is a publication model where scientific articles are freely available to everyone immediately upon publication, with the costs usually covered by authors, their institutions, or funders through article processing charges (APCs). This means that anyone can read, download, and share the research without paywalls, promoting wider dissemination of knowledge. It contrasts with traditional publishing, where readers or institutions pay subscription fees. Gold Open Access aims to increase transparency, collaboration, and access to scientific findings, making research more accessible globally, especially for those without institutional subscriptions.