SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Publication — and the recognition it brings — can pose significant challenges, particularly for researchers in developing countries who often lack access to scientific journals or research papers in local languages.
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Opinions and Analysis
China must ensure innovation trickles down
Measures should be put in place to ensure that innovative scientific information is available to Chinese researchers, says Lan Xue.
Snubbing of local journals skews research
Researchers' preference for publishing in globally recognised journals is skewing the direction of scientific inquiry away from local research, writes Priya Shetty.
We must restore scientific integrity in Indian research
3 July 2008
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Online library needs to sharpen up
2 July 2007
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Source: PloS Medicine
News and Features
Q&A: Open archives — the alternative to open access
Indian scientist and journal editor Padmanabhan Balaram discusses open archives — an alternative to open access for science publishing.
9 July 2008
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Journal access programmes 'need wider input'
Un rapport conclut que la facilitation de l'accès des pays en développement aux contenus des publications nécessite une meilleure implication - et particulièrement celle des sociétés savantes.
25 June 2008
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Practical Guides
How do I submit a paper to a scientific journal?
Maxine Clarke takes us through the processes involved in submitting a paper to a scientific journal.
11 February 2008
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How do I sub-edit a science article?
Sub-editing an article means making it readable, accurate and attractive — not putting words in the author's mouth — explains Peter Wrobel.
