1. Introduction 2. Overview of Open Access 2.1 Definition and Origins 2.2 Types of Open Access Models 2.3 Key Stakeholders in Open Access 3. Academic Publishing Landscape 3.1 Traditional vs. Open Access Publishing 3.2 Evolution of Academic Journals 3.3 Publishing Costs and Funding Models 4. Impact of Open Access on Non-Medical Disciplines 4.1 Increased Accessibility and Dissemination 4.2 Influence on Research Practices 4.3 Challenges and Limitations 5. Case Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences 5.1 Open Access in History Journals 5.2 Sociology and Open Access Resources 5.3 Literature and Linguistics Research 6. Metrics for Evaluating Impact 6.1 Citation Analysis and Trends 6.2 Altmetrics and Social Media 6.3 Institutional and Researcher Impact 7. Policy and Governance 7.1 National and International Policies 7.2 Institutional Support for Open Access 7.3 Ethical Considerations and Copyright Issues 8. Future Prospects 8.1 Technological Innovations in Publishing 8.2 Sustainability of Open Access Models 8.3 Potential Shifts in Academic Culture
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