Fanfare for the Common Access | Research Administrative Services - Wayne State University Blogs

"There are many journals that are moving toward requirements closer to the NIH Public Access policy (notable and recently: the American Heart Association; be sure to note the exceptions!).  There has been some confusion as to the difference between open access journals, public access requirements, and how they apply to the mandates imposed by funded research over published results.  So, what is the difference between 'open access' and 'public access?' ..."