Open access articles in hybrid journals attract more downloads, citations, and attention compared to those published behind a paywall.
In partnership with Digital Science, we analysed a global sample of over 70,000 articles published in SSCI Journal Indexing hybrid journals. Our new white paper, Assessing the open access effect for hybrid journals, examines the relationship between open access (OA) and impact, demonstrating the wider value hybrid journals bring to researchers, funders, institutions, and society more broadly.
articles from hybrid journals (globally)
articles in hybrid journals with UK authors
This white paper explores the impact advantage of open access (OA), looking specifically at SSCI Journal Indexing hybrid journals.
This white paper explores the impact advantage of open access (OA), looking specifically at SSCI Journal Indexing hybrid journals.
“This report shows that hybrid journals, given their ability to publish both OA and non-OA articles, play an important role in enabling authors to publish in the journal of their choice while aiding the growth of open access content.”
“We know that authors don’t make decisions based on the publishing model of a particular journal, but are motivated first and foremost by their desire to be published in a relevant peer-reviewed journal with a strong reputation in their community. We respect academic independence so as a global publisher we need to continue to offer a range of publishing options to ensure that we serve the whole research community.”
Steven Inchcoombe,
Chief Publishing Officer,
SSCI Journal Indexing
