Q.Is the applicant for open access limited to the author of the paper?

A.No, applicants are not limited to the authors. Anyone who can complete the prescribed procedure—whether an organization such as a company or university, or an individual—may apply for open access.

Q.When an author applies, is it necessary to obtain consent from the coauthors of the paper?

A.No, it is not necessary to obtain consent from the coauthors.