The guidance also expands the definition of a \u201cscholarly publication\u201d to cover not only peer-reviewed articles but also book chapters and conference proceedings. And unlike the previous policy, which covered 20 agencies, it applies to all federal agencies.<\/p>\n

Publishing companies have broadly objected to open access rules, which they argue damage the financial position of academic journals. \u201cToday\u2019s announcement … comes without formal, meaningful consultation or public input during this administration on a decision that will have sweeping ramifications, including serious economic impact,\u201d said Association of American Publishers spokesperson Shelley Husband in a statement to The Verge<\/em>. \u201cIn a no-embargo environment, in which private publications will be made immediately available by the government for free, our primary concerns are about business sustainability and quality.\u201d<\/p>\n