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Immediate open publication
The final published work is made openly accessible from publication, subject to the journal's applicable open-access conditions and licence.
Immediate reader access
Open Scholarship at MORS
Making scholarly knowledge easier to discover, access and build upon
MORS Scholarly supports responsible approaches to open publishing that broaden access to research while preserving academic quality, transparent editorial practice and appropriate author rights.
Understanding open scholarship
What open access means for MORS authors and readers
Open access makes scholarly outputs available online without requiring readers to hold a subscription before they can read them. Depending on the publishing model, appropriate reuse may also be permitted through clearly stated licensing conditions.
Open research extends this principle beyond the final article. It can include research data, methods, software, protocols, preprints and greater transparency around the scholarly review process where this is appropriate for the discipline.
Publishing options
Routes to making your research openly available
The most appropriate route depends on the journal, funding arrangements, author requirements and the publication policy applying to the manuscript.
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Repository sharing
Where the relevant journal policy permits it, an eligible manuscript version may be deposited in an institutional or subject repository under stated conditions.
Policy-dependent sharing
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Funded open access
Some authors may have access to institutional, project or funder support that can contribute toward eligible publication charges.
Funding eligibility may vary
Research reach
Why researchers choose open access
Open availability can improve how quickly scholarly work reaches researchers, practitioners, institutions and interested communities.
Broader visibility
Research can be discovered and read by audiences beyond institutions with subscription access.
Greater accessibility
Readers can reach eligible open content directly without encountering a subscription barrier.
Collaboration opportunities
Easier access can support scholarly exchange across institutions, disciplines and geographical regions.
Research reuse
Clearly licensed publications can make permitted scholarly reuse easier to understand.
Policy alignment
Appropriate open-access routes can help authors meet certain institutional or research-funder conditions.
Public engagement
Open scholarship can make research more reachable to educators, professionals and interested members of society.
Beyond the article
Building a more transparent research record
Open research may involve several parts of the research lifecycle. Authors should always follow disciplinary, ethical, legal and journal-specific requirements.
Creative Commons and reuse
Open publications should state clearly how readers may share or reuse the work. The licence attached to a publication defines the permissions and responsibilities that apply.
Data availability and reproducibility
Where appropriate and ethically permissible, authors are encouraged to provide clear information about supporting datasets, code, methods and other materials that contribute to reproducibility.
Preprints
A preprint is a manuscript shared publicly before completion of formal journal peer review. Authors should check the policy of their intended MORS journal before depositing a manuscript as a preprint.
Transparency in scholarly assessment
Some publishing models provide greater visibility into aspects of peer review. Any implementation by MORS should protect reviewer integrity, author confidentiality and the standards of the journal.
Charges and funding
Understanding open-access publication costs
Some open-access publishing routes may involve an article processing charge or another publication fee. Any applicable charge should be stated clearly by the relevant MORS journal before publication.
Authors are encouraged to check whether their institution, research project, sponsor or funder provides eligible support before making a payment.
Author resources
Plan your open publishing journey
Journals
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PublishingPublish with MORS
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Research DeskTrack your manuscript
Continue a draft or follow the progress of an active manuscript.
AccountAuthor account access
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Frequently asked questions
Open-access questions from authors
Does open access mean that copyright is abandoned?
No. Open access and copyright are separate issues. Copyright ownership and reuse permissions depend on the publishing agreement and licence applied to the individual work.
Must every MORS article be published open access?
The available publishing route depends on the relevant journal, article and applicable MORS publishing policy. Authors should review the information provided for the journal before submission.
What is an article processing charge?
An article processing charge, commonly called an APC, is a publication charge that may apply to some open-access publishing routes. Where such a charge applies, the journal should communicate it clearly.
Can I share my manuscript in a repository?
Repository sharing depends on the version of the manuscript, the applicable journal policy and any embargo or licensing conditions. Authors should consult the relevant MORS journal policy before depositing a manuscript.
Can research data be made openly available?
Yes, where appropriate. However, personal, confidential, commercially sensitive or ethically restricted data may require controlled access or may not be suitable for public release.
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