Only two out of five articles by New Zealand researchers are free-to-access: a multiple API study of access, citations, cost of Article Processing Charges (APC), and the potential to increase the proportion of open access
R. K. A. White, A. Angelo, D. J. Fitchett, M. Fraser, L. Hayes, J. Howie, E. Richardson, B. D. White
This study analyzes open access (OA) status, APC costs, and citation rates of articles by New Zealand researchers, finding 41% are freely accessible, with Gold OA being more common and citations slightly higher for open articles.
PeerJ · May 26, 2021Peer-reviewedScientific Communication & Education