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FACETS is a multidisciplinary open access science journal. www.facetsjournal.com

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Canadian Science Publishing in FACETS

“If I’m asked to find a story… I will be looking in open access journals.”

Canadian Science Publishing in FACETS

“But when I click on it, I get a paywall…Open access papers aren’t like that — I just get to learn about the research.”

Northern lights in night sky. Teal bands stripe sky. Dense line of snow-covered pine trees at bottom of image

Canadian Science Publishing in FACETS

Orange and red Gerry oak leaves in foreground

“…there is work to be done if we want to pursue open access in a way that doesn’t perpetuate harm.”

Canadian Science Publishing in FACETS

Black turtle basking on log in pond with green colouring.

“Open access is important for science because it helps us get closer to the fundamental pursuit of science —…

Canadian Science Publishing in FACETS

Two sparrows perched on frosted bush in winter. Sparrow in foreground blurred. Sparrow in background in focus.

“This will not be easy, as it requires cultural changes in the academic system…”

Canadian Science Publishing in FACETS

View of Pond Inlet Inuit community on Baffin Island. From a distance, orange and pink sky. Houses covered in snow.

“Science goes farther when more people have access.”