How can I view the full text through an open access platform?

Viewing full texts through open access platforms involves locating freely available scholarly works via dedicated repositories or publisher websites that waive traditional subscription barriers. Open Access (OA) platforms operate primarily through repositories (like institutional or subject-based archives) and publisher OA journals, adhering to principles that content is freely accessible online immediately upon publication. Key requirements include platforms publishing under recognized OA licenses (e.g., Creative Commons), ensuring content is findable through search engines or aggregators like DOAJ and OAPEN, and providing persistent identifiers (DOIs, Handles) for reliable access. Always check the specific license terms governing reuse. Start by searching reputable OA directories or databases for your target article or journal using known titles, authors, or keywords. Access the identified full text directly from the publisher's OA journal page or an OA repository link; common actions include clicking on a PDF or HTML full-text link, potentially after navigating through an abstract page. Successfully accessed articles enable reading, downloading, citation, and often reuse for research, education, and citation, fulfilling OA’s core mission of removing access restrictions.