Information exchange on Open Access topics in scientific publishing

• Jesús Varela López

  British Royal Society Publications since 1665 free for access until 30th November

  Hello everybody, maybe you're interested to know that the Royal Society is allowing free access to ***all*** their publications from 1665. This will be like this until 30th November. MoreHello everybody, maybe you're interested to know that the Royal Society is allowing free access to ***all*** their publications from 1665. This will be like this until 30th November. More info and access here: http://royalsocietypublishing.org/news Have fun!!

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    Santhosh Kumar Alla replied

    Thanks its really good opportunity

    Nov 23, 2011
• David Alcantara

  Have research made by non-native English speakers less impact?

  Have a look to this article and share your vision

  http://blog.arjournals.com/2011/10/why-research-coming-from-countries-that.html

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    Jesús Varela López replied

    "Like it or not, research is done in English." Well, I would say "research is done in any language and spread internationally in English". I don't see non native English speaking people talking"Like it or not, research is done in English." Well, I would say "research is done in any language and spread internationally in English". I don't see non native English speaking people talking among them (sharing the same language) in English. In Spain we use Spanish or any other local language in everyday work, when people shared them. Of course, in the case of non common language then English is used. But research is not done in English, it is communicated in English when no common language is shared. English is an essential tool in Science and in any task that it is wanted to be shared internationally. But sometimes it sounds as if there is something mysterious that makes that Science can and must be done only in English. It is true that English has an easy way to construct new short words (that's why we Spanish speaking astronomers prefer "redshift" instead of the Spanish translation "desplazamiento al rojo"), but we use English just because of the dominance nowadays of the American culture and scientific production. "Native English Speakers: you have no idea of how fortunate you are! " Not only Native English Speaking researchers are fortunate because they can write better scientific papers (sometimes only the English and not the content :D ) , also native English speaking laypersons are fortunate because people all around the world are contributing to their culture forgetting their local societies (which are asked to learn a foreign language to have access to this knowledge that, in many cases, has been obtained thanks to their taxes). Another question is how the transfer from English to local language should be done? should the same researchers take care of this transfer? should specialized people (outreach professionals) take care of this, leaving professional researches doing everything in English? Then, I'm thinking on which is the effect on a certain culture when a part of it as important as science, is done in a foreign language. Maybe this could be an interesting topic of sociological research. Well, we are in ResearchGate, let's open a new discussion (http://www.researchgate.net/topic/Science_Communication/post/Which_are_the_effects_on_local_cultures_of_the_fact_that_most_of_the_research_is_mainly_communicate_in_English) :-) I'm also wondering how the American society would face the idea that a part of their culture being done in a foreign language. How would they feel if suddenly most of the books in research department would be written in Spanish or French or Suomi? (Sorry for moving the thread away with respect to the original question, if you prefer we can continue this discussion in the link that I put above)

    Nov 8, 2011
• Susan Mazer

  I so appreciate this opportunity to join you in this dialogue!! I have been involved with a new open access journal that has not yet launched.

  How do OA journals deal with liability issues such as plagiarism or misinformation in an article submitted...if there is little budget? Is there any history that points to likelihood of any legalHow do OA journals deal with liability issues such as plagiarism or misinformation in an article submitted...if there is little budget? Is there any history that points to likelihood of any legal issues arising?

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• Soenke Bartling

  Certainly a step forward. However, is that enough ? : "In cases where the journal refuses to publish their article without the academic handing all copyright to the publisher, the academic can seek aCertainly a step forward. However, is that enough ? : "In cases where the journal refuses to publish their article without the academic handing all copyright to the publisher, the academic can seek a waiver from the open access policy from the University."

  http://theconversation.edu.au/princeton-goes-open-access-to-stop-staff-handing-all-copyright-to-journals-unless-waiver-granted-3596

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    Brian Flanagan replied

    Perhaps the authors here can help with IP issues: http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/5925.html http://hbswk.hbs.edu/topics/intellectualproperty.html http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/6837.html

    Oct 19, 2011
• Ravi Mohan

  extraction of extracellular enzyme

  i want to extract a microbial extracellular enzyme from broth without using the centrifuge is it possible help me in this regard

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    Rohit Suratekar replied

    I thinks Filtration, chromatography techniques can help besides Centrifuge .

    Aug 2, 2011
• Robert Huber

  European university ranking based on CORDIS data

  For all Europe: http://www.researchranking.org/index.php?action=ranking&year=2010&orgtype=EDUCATION For countries use the country add the two letter country code suchFor all Europe: http://www.researchranking.org/index.php?action=ranking&year=2010&orgtype=EDUCATION For countries use the country add the two letter country code such as: http://www.researchranking.org/index.php?action=ranking&year=2010&orgtype=EDUCATION&country=DE

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• Sara Agee

  How many of you are on twitter?

  1) list your profile(s) in your comment - I am @scigrrlz and @acdbio 2) follow other community members who post or tweet #science2point0 3) tweet #science2point0 and see how big the reach of this1) list your profile(s) in your comment - I am @scigrrlz and @acdbio 2) follow other community members who post or tweet #science2point0 3) tweet #science2point0 and see how big the reach of this community is on twitter I find twitter a great tool for keeping up with hot science news, colleagues, tracking meetings, following funding agencies and other organizations. What do you use it for?

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• Noer Fadlina Antra

  Asslamu'alaikum wr.wb

  hello everyone, my name is Fadlina , i am very interesting with catalyst and zeolite, now i am researching about catalytic reaction of cis isoeugenol and trans isoeugenol liquid with DMC and methanolhello everyone, my name is Fadlina , i am very interesting with catalyst and zeolite, now i am researching about catalytic reaction of cis isoeugenol and trans isoeugenol liquid with DMC and methanol using KNaX xeolyte catalyst

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    Vijayakumar Rajendran replied

    you are welcome to research gate fadlina.

    Jul 21, 2011
• Daniel Stefan

  Which E-Publishing Software do you use?

  Tell us which software you use in your daily work for your (open access) e-publishing.

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    Roland Haroutiounian replied

    I use an adjusted version of Wordpress, with some cleverly selected plugins. It's a great way to get a personal ELN.

    Jul 19, 2011
• Daniel Stefan

  Which E-Publishing Software do you use?
• Alexander Gerber

  Cyberscience Without Scientists?

  As high as the potential of web 2.0 for the communication among scientists might be, any kind of widespread use is nowhere to be seen. Academia mostly reacts hesitantly at best to the newAs high as the potential of web 2.0 for the communication among scientists might be, any kind of widespread use is nowhere to be seen. Academia mostly reacts hesitantly at best to the new opportunities. Videos about our workshop on "Open Science" / "Science 2.0" have just been posted to YOUTUBE. Commentary and links in the following blog posting >> http://www.scienceblogs.de/sic/2011/06/cyberscience-without-scientists.php

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    Alexander Gerber replied

    Thx Andrea Have joint straight away. ;-) It might be useful for the group members to point them to the video recording of the recent workshopThx Andrea Have joint straight away. ;-) It might be useful for the group members to point them to the video recording of the recent workshop (http://www.scienceblogs.de/sic/2011/06/cyberscience-without-scientists.php). --Alex

    Jul 5, 2011
• Beatrice Lugger

  Thinking of Researchgate

  Well I am part of the Researchgate network for quite a long time and just wondering if this network is of use for the other 3367 members of this group. How often do you interact? How often do youWell I am part of the Researchgate network for quite a long time and just wondering if this network is of use for the other 3367 members of this group. How often do you interact? How often do you reply? What are your benefits, if so? I'm just curious for replies. Also via direct email on lugger@jonet.org. Thanks;-)

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    Konstantin Nosov replied

    I find this network great and very useful. Comparative to other scientific networks (LinkedID, Epernicus and so on) ResearchGate looks more attractive and professional. This is a great place forI find this network great and very useful. Comparative to other scientific networks (LinkedID, Epernicus and so on) ResearchGate looks more attractive and professional. This is a great place for meeting scientists and friends from all over the world.

    Jun 30, 2011
• Ulrike Kuesters

  European Universities approve Open Access positionning paper: The LERU Roadmap Towards OpenAccess http://t.co/Jr0Sfsp (PDF)

  I think this is a very important roadmap that shows that the understanding of the Open Access concept is moving forward from publishing concept towards a research and communication strategy.