Open Access Publishing: Opening the Access versus Accessing the Open- A Multidimensional Perspective

Abstract

Open access is a publishing model which allows free unrestricted access to published articles in scholarly journals. This editorial aims to introduce the model in terms of a multidimensional perspective, its perceived benefits and probable harms, right from history of development of the model to its present state, with implications for the future of the Journal. This perspective is approached bidirectionally, into the past to note the milestones of development, and into the future to cater to the needs of the stakeholders.