Open Access versus traditional journals - UM Library - Maastricht University

"Although the idea of a journal that is freely available to the public with no financial barriers to access seems great in theory, when it comes to publishing, many researchers struggle with the decision whether to do so in an Open Access (OA) journal or to choose a traditional (and perhaps more well-established) journal. The four main factors you should consider when making this decision are visibility, cost, prestige, and speed."