LERU calls for fundamental change to the financial model behind journal publishing

In this document, the League of European Research Universities (LERU) focuses on the main challenge in European research: the ‘Total Cost of Ownership’. This term includes both subscription costs paid by institutions and APCs (Article Processing Charges) for publishing in hybrid journals with an Open Access option paid by their staff members and researchers. This dual method of charging may mean that universities end up paying twice for access to the same material.