Maximizing participation in scholarly communication through equitable pricing  | Plan S

"Academic knowledge shouldn’t be hindered by economic disparities. However, many researchers today, particularly in developing countries, face significant barriers to participating in scholarly communication. 

Traditional publishing models have often overlooked the vast economic differences between regions, creating an uneven playing field in scholarly communication. When researchers can’t afford to publish or access research, the entire scientific community loses valuable perspectives and contributions. On the contrary, models which are open and encourage participation in scholarly communication are more equitable than those which do not. 

To address this challenge, Information Power, on behalf of cOAlition S, developed a new Equitable Pricing Framework to foster global equity in scholarly publishing. ..."