Self-selection and the citation advantage of open access articles

Amsciforum 2012-07-31

Summary:

The results reveal that open access articles in general receive more citations. Moreover, this research finds that articles in high-ranked journals do not have a higher open access rate, and articles in lower-ranked journals have a greater increase rate of citations if they are freely accessible. Originality/value – The findings are contrary to the existing theory that a higher citation rate of open access articles is caused by authors posting their best articles online. It is hoped that the research discoveries can help electronic publishers and digital project managers to adjust their strategies in open access advocacy.

Link:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=17019376&show=abstract

From feeds:

Open Access Tracking Project (OATP) » Connotea Imports
Open Access Tracking Project (OATP) » Amsciforum

Tags:

ru.no oa.new oa.anthropology ru.ps oa.impact oa.citations oa.advantage oa.ssh oa.ssh

Authors:

stevanharnad

Date tagged:

07/31/2012, 11:43

Date published:

02/27/2012, 00:42