Open Select

Open Select journals

Open Select ensures researchers can publish open access (OA) in over 2,300 Taylor & Francis and Routledge journals, ranging across the sciences, social sciences, medicine, technology, engineering, humanities and arts. These hybrid journals publish both OA content and content available via subscription.

Open Select means you can:

  • Choose from established journals, offering well-defined aims and scope and an expert editorial board.
  • Select OA after your article has been rigorously peer-reviewed and accepted by the journal editor.
  • Ensure your research can be read by anyone, anywhere immediately upon publication.
  • Reach a wide audience through the global dissemination of your research on Taylor & Francis Online and via our marketing and sales channels.
  • Benefit from article metrics to help you in assessing the impact of your work.

Browse our full list of journals by subject.

How do I know if a journal is Open Select?
You can check quickly and easily using this indicator on the journal home page on Taylor & Francis Online.

What do I need to do to publish my article OA in an Open Select journal?
Once you have submitted your paper it will go through rigorous peer review as normal. If the journal accepts it, you will receive an email offering you the option of publishing your article OA, detailing all the steps you need to take.

What is the article publishing charge (APC) on Open Select journals?
Our standard APC for an Open Select article is USD$2,950 / £1,788 / €2,150. Read about our pricing policy for hybrid journals and check the current APC on all our journals using our OA journal finder.

What are my options if I don’t want to pay the APC?
We also offer a green OA option on all our journals. More information on sharing your work is available on our Author Services website.

Where can I find out more about publishing OA in a Taylor & Francis or Routledge journal?
Our Author Services website outlines our OA options for researchers, including details on license options, what Gold and Green OA means and what an APC is, and current funder policies and mandates.