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Hybrid open access - Frequently asked questions

What is open access?

What kinds of open access are there?

How do I make my article open access?

Can I convert articles that I have published in the past to Gold OA?

Are Gold OA articles treated differently to others during the submission process?

How do readers know whether articles are Gold OA?

How long is the embargo period before I can make my manuscript available using the Green OA model?

In what kinds of repositories am I permitted to deposit my work, under the Green OA policy? Which version(s) of my manuscript can I deposit?

Do I need to pay a fee to publish Gold OA?

How much is the article processing charge (APC)?

How do I pay the APC?

Can my APC be refunded?

If I choose Gold OA, when will my article become freely available?

If I choose Gold OA, which version of my article will be made freely available?

If I choose Gold OA, under which licence will my article be published?

What does the CC BY licence allow?

I have another question regarding open access. Who should I ask?