Impact of Open Access on Scholarly Visibility: A Case Study of Institutional Repositories
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https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2026.16.7Keywords:
Open Science, Open Access, GCRIS IZTECH, Institutional Repositories, Academic VisibilityAbstract
This study investigates the impact of open science on academic visibility by analyzing the GCRIS IZTECH platform as a case study. Quantitative data from early 2026 indicate that GCRIS's interoperable architecture is associated with increased global views and downloads. Integrating research outputs into unified ecosystems is essential for international scalability.References
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