The phrase "access model" refers to a system or method that allows someone to obtain or use something. It is a way to gain entry or permission to use a particular resource, such as a service, information, or product. Full definition
This would be a seismic shift from the current direct access model, which does not engage in proactive work. (fortelaw.ca)
We all suspect that, for a variety of very compelling reasons, the open access model of publishing is bound to affect legal publishing on a wide scale at some point. (slaw.ca)
It is evident that journals in biomedical fields are undergoing rapid transformation from the traditional subscription models to open access models. (ivyspring.com)