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The JCI’s commitment to excellence — and free access
John B. Hawley
John B. Hawley
Published October 1, 2003
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 2003;112(7):968-969. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI20030.
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Editorial

The JCI’s commitment to excellence — and free access

Abstract

While advocates of open access decry the current state of scientific publishing, which puts the majority of full-text literature behind closed doors, the Journal of Clinical Investigation reaffirms its long-standing commitment to barrier-free online publication.

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