• Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance extend open access publishing agreement

"Wiley and the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) have signed a new agreement to expand open access publishing opportunities across participating institutions in the United States. The agreement, which runs through December 31, 2027, provides researchers at BTAA universities and affiliated campuses with full read access to Wiley’s journal portfolio and the ability to publish open access in Wiley’s hybrid journals. A dedicated allocation is also included for articles accepted in Wiley’s gold open access journals.

"The agreement applies to corresponding authors at 16 flagship BTAA universities and 19 affiliated campuses across 11 states. It builds on a pilot initiative launched in 2022, which significantly increased open access publishing within the consortium. Since the pilot began, BTAA researchers have published thousands of open access articles, resulting in measurable growth in visibility and compliance with institutional and funder requirements. Reported outcomes include: ..."

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