The Benefits of Open Access
For articles published on the traditional subscription-based journals, readers are required to pay additional fees for the viewing or usage of these articles. As the increasing of the journal subscription prices, quantities of individuals or institutions find it difficult to afford it.
Conversely, with open access publishing, readers are no longer charged for accessing articles they need, which makes it more convenient for them to search and get the information online. The open access publication model also provides research results for researchers around the world, including those from developing countries and interested parties. For authors, open access can guarantee higher availability and visibility of their articles, which makes them be cited more frequently. Articles accepted can be published faster than those on traditional journals.

How Open Access Works on CPCIG
Journals on ITS are published under the open access model, specifically speaking, articles on ITS, including data, graphics, and supplements, are allowed to be shared, copied, distributed, transmitted, and adapted freely by the ITS users without providing additional permission. The cost of the whole publication process is borne by the authors of articles published with a one-time flat fee. In addition to the cost recovery model, open access journals are no different from traditional subscription-based journals, articles still undergo the same peer-review and quality control procedure as other academic journals.