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"Our authors have rights to reproduce their articles in print or other media and place the articles in a digital repository or archive of their institution. In addition, the authors may authorize others to exercise any of these rights. We feel expanded ownership of their published work promotes author confidence in the journal and facilitates free and timely dissemination of new scientific information."

--Jagdev Sharma, Professor and Endowed Chair in Avian Health, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, and Editor, Avian Diseases and Avian Diseases Digest

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Expanding the Reach of Research

Scholars at the University of Minnesota and elsewhere are transforming scholarly communication. We exert our influence as authors, editors, reviewers, and members of universities and scholarly societies to support positive publishing practices that expand the reach and impact of research.

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Hot Topic: New NIH requirement for public access to research articles

Knowing what to look for in publishers’ policies helps researchers make informed choices of publications that reflect their goals and values.

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The copyright policies of different publishers range from liberal to highly restrictive; the University of Minnesota has joined other institutions in supporting authors’ control of rights to their works.

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New models of publishing, such as open-access journals or the University’s Digital Conservancy, break down the economic barrier of high prices in order to reach more readers.

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