Revised Open access practices at scientific institutions: the case of Poland

The study aims to explore to what extent scientific institutions in Poland implement open access through their procedures and practices. Using data from an on-line survey (N=197) we selected eight variables reflecting open access practices. Two-step clustering was applied to explore patterns in the data. The analysis allowed us to identify four profiles of institutions: the least advanced in open access practices, small, teaching- or research-oriented institutions, two groups of institutions implementing open access practices to a limited extent, and a cluster of institutions with the most advanced and comprehensive practices in this field.