An Urgent Case for Gold Open Access Publishing in LMICs: A Nepal-India Perspective

Abstract

Scholarly publishing today encompasses several distinct models, each offering different levels of accessibility and reuse. Traditional subscription publishing places the final article behind a ‘paywall’, limiting access to institutions or individuals with paid subscriptions. In contrast, Open Access (OA) models make articles freely available, but differ in how rights and access are granted. These models represent a spectrum of accessibility and sustainability options, shaping how knowledge is disseminated, shared, and used worldwide.