open access points
[/ˈoʊpən ˈæksɛs pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: open access points
pontos de acesso aberto
1. Wireless network access points that do not require authentication or encryption, allowing any user to connect without a password or security credentials
The café offers several open access points for customers to use the internet freely.
O café oferece vários pontos de acesso aberto para os clientes usarem a internet livremente.
2. In academic publishing, digital platforms or repositories where scholarly articles and research are freely available to the public without subscription fees
Many universities are transitioning to open access points to make research more accessible to society.
Muitas universidades estão transitando para pontos de acesso aberto para tornar a pesquisa mais acessível à sociedade.
3. Physical or digital locations where information, services, or resources can be accessed without restrictions or barriers
Libraries serve as open access points for community members seeking information and learning resources.
As bibliotecas servem como pontos de acesso aberto para membros da comunidade que buscam informações e recursos de aprendizagem.
In Brazil, the concept of 'open access points' has become increasingly important in both technology and academic contexts. In technology, public WiFi access is expanding in urban areas and establishments like cafés and shopping centers. In academia, the open access movement gained significant momentum with government initiatives promoting free access to publicly-funded research. In the USA, open access points reflect both the digital divide issue (access for underserved communities) and the movement toward democratizing scientific knowledge and reducing commercial barriers to information.
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