Open Access Potential and Uptake Analysis for Plan S Compliance

A dataset commissioned by cOAlition S and produced by Utrecht University Library provides quantitative and descriptive data on the availability and usage of open access options across different fields. The analysis aims to identify gaps in Plan S compliance and inform funder decisions on where to increase open access venues. This work was led by Bianca Kramer and Jeroen Bosman.

Use Cases

• Assessing open access journal availability based on field and subdiscipline data mentioned in the description
• Monitoring compliance with Plan S requirements based on the analysis of open access options
• Identifying research fields where funder investment is needed based on the gap analysis of open access venues
• Informing longitudinal monitoring strategies for Plan S-compliant publishing platforms as suggested by the report's scope

Strengths

• Commissioned by an international consortium of research funders (cOAlition S), indicating relevance for policy.
• Analysis covers various fields and subdisciplines, providing a multi-domain perspective.
• Explicitly designed as a first methodological exploration for gap analysis in open access.

Limitations

• Row count and dataset scale are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Utrecht University Library, commissioned by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) on behalf of cOAlition S.

Collection Method

Quantitative and descriptive analysis of open access options, likely involving bibliographic data.

Time Range

Analysis context relates to Plan S, launched in September 2018, with guidance updated in May 2019.