Open Access (OA) publishing continues to expand the visibility and impact of life science and biomedical research emerging from India. By enabling immediate and unrestricted access to scientific findings, OA articles are helping accelerate knowledge exchange globally and support wider societal application of research. This column highlights selected OA studies published by Taylor & Francis journals over the past few years, across plant biology, microbiology, environmental science, nanotechnology, and allied fields. Each featured article offers insights into scientific challenges with direct relevance to India and beyond.

The recent move to publish all peer-reviewed manuscripts as “reviewed preprints” has sparked renewed discussion on transparency and trust in scientific publishing. In this article, Amrapali Datta discusses how open peer review challenges the traditional reliance on Impact Factor metrics and advocates for a culture of accountability, dialogue, and equitable access in science.