Cybrarians Journal (Dec 2014)

Open Access Repositories: A Global Perspective with an Emphasis on Asia

  • Zahid Wani,
  • Sumeer Gul,
  • Javeed Rah,
  • Achouri Nadhira,
  • Mohammed Nabti

DOI
https://doi.org/10.12816/0013107
Journal volume & issue
no. 36

Abstract

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This research examines the growth and development of open access repositories that have registered in OpenDOAR database. The study reveals many aspects of open access repositories and attempts to provide a clear sign of their overall development. Next, gives a full description of the e-repositories in terms of geographic presence in the country represented by the continent (India) and specialist distribution (objective). In addition, the study deeply focuses on the Asian contributions and show detailed profiles about Asia.