The success of a scientific article directly depends on the choice of the journal in which it will be published. When searching for a suitable journal, it is important to consider not only its relevance to the research topic and scientometric indicators, but also the type of access model. There are two main types of access that affect the distribution and visibility of an article: Open Access and Traditional Access. In this article, we will go into detail about the features of each access model and help you determine which one you should choose for publication in Scopus.