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What is Plan S?

Abadal, E., López-Borrull, A., Ollé-Castellà, C., y Garcia-Grimau, F. (2019). "El plan S para acelerar el acceso abierto:contexto, retos y debate generado". Hipertext.net, (19), p. 75-83. DOI:10.31009/hipertext.net.2019.i19.06

The main elements and characteristics of Plan S, initiative of cOAlition S, promoted from Europe to accelerate open access, by asking researchers that articles paid by a set of adhered agencies to be made available immediately once published, with a series of licensing requirements. This plan has led to a heated debate in the academic world between defenders and detractors. The main arguments and points of view that have been contrary to the initiative are summari-zed and categorized below. Finally, the main challenges that Plan S will have to meet its objectives are noted.