The Open Access movement

The Open Access movement advocates for making research articles and scholarly work freely available online to everyone, without paywalls or subscriptions. Its goal is to promote wider sharing of knowledge, accelerate scientific progress, and ensure that anyone—students, researchers, or the public—can access important information. This movement challenges traditional publishing models that restrict access through costly fees, instead emphasizing transparency, collaboration, and the democratization of knowledge. Overall, Open Access seeks to remove barriers to information, fostering greater innovation and education worldwide.