We suggest that the increasing prevalence of OA publications can primarily be attributed to national and institutional guidelines, rather than changes in researcher behavior, although this works in tandem. @isakro.bsky.social @sanderiksen.bsky.social @sveinvn.bsky.social

The findings indicate a growing proportion of OA publications. Archaeological publications are compared with other academic sectors. The study reveals that archaeology is progressing toward OA at a fast rate compared to the broader humanities sector but slower compared to other academic sectors.

We present data on c. 1500 publications by archaeologists at Norwegian universities from 2010-2021, classified according to OA status. We analyze trends in OA publishing during this period and assess how it aligns with official policies and initiatives from lawmakers, funders, and institutions.