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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3005-6294
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Article
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Leadership Studies | Scholarly Communication | Scholarly Publishing
Abstract
Paywalls and high article processing charges in academic publishing restrict access to scientific knowledge, limiting who can produce, use, and benefit from research. These barriers disproportionately affect researchers and institutions in low- and middle-income countries, reinforcing global inequalities in research capacity and evidence-informed policymaking. Addressing these challenges requires determined system leadership to reform funding models, expand equitable open access pathways, and ensure publicly funded research is freely available. Without coordinated action, the promise of inclusive, globally shared scientific progress central to the Sustainable Development Goals will remain unrealised.
Recommended Citation
Lacey S. Reforming academic publishing to support the sustainable development goals: a call for leadership. Eur Sci Ed. 2026;51:e181623. https://doi.org/10.3897/ese.2026.e181623
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European Science Editing