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

Authors

  • Zahid Wani Libraries and Information Department, Kashmir University, India
  • Sumeer Gul Libraries and Information Department, Kashmir University, India
  • Javeed Rah Libraries and Information Department, Kashmir University, India
  • Achouri Nadhira Doctoral Student, at Institute of library Science and Documentation, University of Constatine 02, Algeria. Central Library of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Constatine 03, Algeria
  • Mohammed Nabti Lecturer professor, Institute of Library Science and Documentation, University of Constatine 02, Algeria. Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Institute, Algeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12816/0013107

Abstract

 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.

 

Published

2014-12-31

How to Cite

Wani, Z., Gul, S., Rah, J., Nadhira, A., & Nabti , M. (2014). Open Access Repositories: A Global Perspective with an Emphasis on Asia. Cybrarians Journal, (36). https://doi.org/10.12816/0013107