Open access to scientific peer reviewed publications in Horizon 2020: first data - Datasets
lterrat's bookmarks 2017-07-29
Summary:
"In the following, the first data on the uptake of open access to publications in Horizon 2020 is being analysed (see background information note) and the data sources used are provided for download:
- Data collected by OpenAIRE: OpenAIRE computes statistics based on data retrieved from a range of sources: OA repositories and journals (literature and data), CRIS systems, library databases and end-user feedbacks. Some data from CORDA is also included. They also employ a variety of deduplication, cleaning, and text-mining processes on the metadata, as well as on the actual content.
- Dataset from CORDA, obtained through the Commission Common Support Centre: this dataset contains the self-reporting from Horizon 2020 projects on open access to publications. Compared to the OpenAIRE dataset it contains additional information on the article processing charges (APCs) paid and the embargo periods applied to Horizon 2020 projects.
The results range from 60,8% (OpenAIRE sample) to 68,7% (CORDA sample) open access. Out of the CORDA sample of 5065 open access publications 78,7% are green open access and 21,3% are gold open access. An updated OpenAIRE sample shows a similar distribution."