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"ResearchGate and MDPI Partner to Boost the Visibility of Open Access Content through" https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/7051
What kind of visibility are we talking about here?
I may not be a sheep, but going to bed with a known preditor does not help one to be in the right spotlight.
The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) has been the subject of debate within the scholarly community for a number of reasons. While it publishes a large number of journals across a range of disciplines, there has been criticism of its peer review process, quality control and potential issues with predatory publishing practices.
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It was just last week, that I received a warning from researchgate support team, over my reaction to a vivid misconduct in a discussion. It seems RG has chosen it path to its future!
Sooner or later many of us leave or are forced to leave RG!
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Dear Rahim Alijani Thank you once again for raising the question regarding the number of published articles, which, from my perspective, is relatively high. As an individual, I am committed to maintaining the quality of my work and will not compromise under any circumstances. I strongly believe in our ethical responsibility, particularly when it comes to publishing in the sciences. I hope everyone contributes ethically to fostering a better academic community.
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Dear all,
I am currently working on data about publications in open access journals.
Most of us have already experienced the answer from an editor about one of his.her submissions, declining it for the intended "major" journal but offering to consider it for the alternative open access journal from the same organisation.
Have anyone already had the chance to follow the opposite pathway? Meaning to have submitted an article to an open access journal from a scientific society and recieving a proposition to be considered for the major journal of the same organisation ?
Thank you for taking the time to share you experience,
Delphine Szecel
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Recently my team submitted a manuscript to a foremost journal. The editor however suggested an alternative journal within their portfolio. We are awaiting decision from the second journal. Before this, another team had submitted a manuscript to one journal which suggested passing it to another journal, which we accepted. So it is not an unusual practice. It often arises if the first journal thinks the manuscript does not fit its scope or interest. The advantage of the practice is that it saves the author the pain of having to re-format most of the manuscript to fit another journal's requirement. The first journal just passes it to the second (if the author agrees) since they most often have similar manuscript preparation guidelines. I hope this helps.
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A New Frontiers Journal is to be launched soon: Frontiers in Earth Observation and Land Monitoring (Cf attached Author Guide)
Frontiers in Earth Observation and Land Monitoring is a multidisciplinary open-access journal that presents major advances in the monitoring and understanding of key land surface processes and in the optimal use of different observation systems dedicated to land monitoring.
We are working towards launching new journals with a foundation of quality content to generate as much interest as possible from the community. To do this, we appoint only the best researchers in their areas of expertise and commission at least 10 articles before launch, which we'll make available through an early-access page on our website.
We do not want our fees to be a barrier to publishing quality research, therefore we have several author support services available. To find out more, contact us at earthobservationandlandmonitoring@frontiersin.org
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Thank you Zhongbing! :)
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Dear ResearchGate Community,
I am going to publish an open-access app for wearable and video synchronization in the app store, and I was wondering if any of you had experience on where to publish a accompanying short technical report on the app? I would also like to publish additional (optional) post-processing scripts together with the technical report.
In my opinion, publishing the technical report/letter (probably 2-page long) in an open-access online journal would help to spread the word about the app and make more researchers aware of this technique.
Many thanks in advance,
Christina
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SoftwareX, Journal of Open Source Software
GitLab Repository
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Kindly explain
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Open access journals provide free access to their articles under creative commons licences. Open access journals may be categorised as: pure open access journals and hybrid open access journals. Pure open access journals publish all the articles in a issue as open access, whereas in hybrid open access journals some articles are published as open access.
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Dear collegues,
Does anyone have experience with writing chapter to Open Access books?
There is offer for the Open Acess book ‘Exploring the Causes and Treatments of Chronic Kidney Disease’.
Thank you very much
Milka
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Writing a chapter for an open-access is the same as for a book not available for free. It is just the financing model which differs. The question is who will pay for the publication. If they demand a fee from the authors, you should decide whether it is worth to pay. And you should carefully check the publisher.
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Dear Researchers, I am looking for open-source Gravity/Magnetic data for interpretations via Oasis montaj Software and Voxi Earth Modeling. Please specify some sources where form the data is easily accessible.
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Ayaz
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Check the NGU (Geological Survey of Norway) website.
You can download most of our magnetic surveys for free.
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Manuscript, ResearchGate, open-access journals
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Recently one of my Journal paper has been accepted in an Open Access renowned SCIE Journal of Mechanical Engineering. The paper was initially reviewed in a high impact factor subscription type journal and had transferred to this Open Access Journal to which I had granted permission. Now I am in search of some funding who will bear 3000 USD (approx) as it is impossible for me to bear this amount.
What are the steps to obtain funding in an OPEN ACCESS SCIE Journal Paper (Accepted) of Mechanical Engineering?
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Thank you so much for raising this important question
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please respond to jgravill@conestogac.on.ca
thank you!
Jane.
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Please note that you wrote to the ResearchGate community, not to the RG team. If you intended to ask this question to RG's support team, you can use https://www.researchgate.net/contact. However, the ResearchGate Help Center at https://help.researchgate.net/hc/en-us may give you some information, e.g. the pages "Research & Publications". RG has partnerships with Wiley and Springer Nature and takes publications from their platforms. At least in the past, publications from other databases and platforms were also taken over. Or what do you mean by "track"?
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All my academic Books are now open access on ResearchGate.
Thank you.
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This mean that you follow the update knowledge in your displine
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Please suggest Journal with Open access without publication fee to publish review paper on plasma technology in food industry?
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Thank you very much, Joel Cummings , I will certainly use your kind answer.
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Most journals considered predatory are not really predatory. I have personally sent articles to check how they operate. They did plagiarism test and also reviewed the papers. Another aspect is that, they are fast and cheaper. They dysmystify the research publishing process. However, older publishers and their editors will not accept this truth because it represents a threat to their monopoly. They came up with all kinds of databases spreading scare among scholars not to publish or review for the new open access. The irony is that, the same people who accused the new publishers of not doing peer review are also telling academics not to act as editors or reviewers for such journals. Their aim is to kill competition and perpetuate monopoly. They conveniently forget the antitrust law, for those based here in USA. Institutions should award credit to those who work for open access journals as editors not minding whether they are indexed in one particular platform or not. Institutions should also take the issue of peer review seriously by awarding points for peer reviewing. If academics and professionals get fully involved in open access publishing, high quality knowledge will be available on the go, time for publishing will reduce and cost of publishing an article will be pushed down by competition. At the moment the old publishers who charge over 2000 dollars for their open access journals are the real predators. People living in Nigeria my country for example, have attained very high level of information technology such that many are on the internet 24/7. So why should a Nigerian scholar pay three times his monthly salary to get published when there are international publishers based on the country charging around 100 dollars. Is it not the same people who write and publish in the so called whitelisted journals that publish there? What is needed in Nigeria and India which already have the technology for publishing science digitally is for academics to get involved in the editorial process. This will make them know those publishers that are abiding by ethics and the headache of having to wait for six months for editorial decision only for your paper to be rejected will be solved. Also, before patronizing a publisher online check the age of the website. If it has existed for five years and its articles are clearly accessible without adverts and technical quits, then you have a guarantee that it's a journal that will not short down within a short period of time. Universities should help their research get visible globally online by acknowledging all journals being covered by Google Scholar and whose articles can be found on researchgate.net
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May be my answer (Part 3) to the following discussion can clarify the case of predatory journals better
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Acquiring research skills through alternative methods involves seeking non-traditional avenues to develop the ability to conduct effective research. This may include:
  1. Online Courses: Enrol in online courses and tutorials offered by universities, platforms like Coursera, edX, or Khan Academy, or through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to learn about research methodologies, data analysis, and literature review.
  2. Self-Study: Engaging in independent study by reading textbooks, academic journals, and research guides to learn about research techniques, data collection, and analysis.
  3. Mentorship: Seeking guidance from experienced researchers or academics who can provide mentorship and hands-on training in research methods.
  4. Workshops and Seminars: Participating in workshops, seminars, and webinars on research-related topics to acquire practical skills and stay updated on the latest research trends.
  5. Collaborative Projects: Joining research projects or collaborative teams where you can learn from others, contribute to research efforts, and gain practical experience.
  6. Open Access Resources: Utilizing open-access resources, such as online research tools, datasets, and software, to practice and refine research skills.
  7. Blogs and Forums: Engaging with online research communities, forums, and blogs to exchange ideas, seek advice, and learn from experienced researchers.
  8. Library Resources: Accessing research materials and resources available in libraries, both physical and digital, to enhance research knowledge.
  9. Citizen Science: Participating in citizen science projects that allow individuals to contribute to research efforts while learning research techniques.
  10. Peer Learning: Collaborating with peers, sharing knowledge, and engaging in group research activities to collectively develop research skills.
These alternative methods offer diverse pathways to acquire research skills outside of traditional academic settings and can be tailored to an individual's needs and interests. If you have more answers, add them to these lists.
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Coursera is superb, and it also offers credit eligibgl classes and for credit certs and degrees in addition to non credit but high quality certs.
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I am preparing a research article on public health and health promotion for a BMC Public Health journal which is open access. My university is not a member of the Springer Nature membership for APC fee waiver. This means that I would have to pay the APC fee myself. This is not fair.
Can anyone provide some support or advice on what I should do. Previous publications have been within hybrid journals, which are not open access and I was happy to take the embargo period.
What subscription only or hybrid journals on public health accept embargo?
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Thanks for your response Gaurav...much appreciated.
I find that universities encourage research active academics, like myself to apply for internal grants such as pump prime or knowledge exchange, but unfortunately don't always support researchers publishing in journals. It does depend upon the institution but the fact remains that writing for publication is challenging and time-consuming, let alone academics having to plan and secure APC funding before they submit artIcles.
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I have an article that aligns perfectly with the theme of a special issue in an open-access journal. Regrettably, I currently lack the necessary resources to complete it. Consequently, the article has remained unfinished and unsubmitted to the journal since 2022. I am actively seeking potential collaborators who have expertise in the area of our article and are willing to contribute to the manuscript's revision. Additionally, if possible, collaborators who can share in the publication fees. My primary goal is to find a knowledgeable collaborator who can enhance the quality of our work. Your guidance and suggestions are highly appreciated.
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"Open Access (OA) Movement in the Libraries of Bangladesh: A Study" this article has been cited twice, on the other hand " Exploring the Shortcomings of Union Digital Center (UDC) in Bangladesh: A Study" this article has also been cited twice by the prominent researchers. However, my ResearchGate account is still demonstrating only one citation. How can I get all the citations back on my ResearchGate account?
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Thank you so much sir. Wolfgang R. Dick
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Dear Professor/Researchers
I hope this call finds you well. We are pleased to inform you about an upcoming Special Issue in Frontiers in Water, titled "Advancement in Hydrological Modeling and Water Resources Management for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." We are excited to invite you to contribute your valuable expertise and research to this important thematic collection. Water resources management and hydrological modeling play a pivotal role in addressing the global challenge of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and case studies that focus on advancing hydrological modeling techniques and enhancing water resources management strategies to promote sustainable development. Based on your expertise in this field, we think you could make an excellent contribution. For further reading, please follow the link to the Special Issue Website at: https://rb.gy/98nt8
The submission deadline is 31 December 2023. You may send your manuscript now or up until the deadline. Submitted papers should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. We also encourage authors to send a short abstract or tentative title to the Editorial Office in advance (water.editorial.office@frontiersin.org). Frontiers in Water is fully open access. Open access (unlimited and free access by readers) increases publicity and promotes more frequent citations, as indicated by several studies. An Article Processing Charge (APC) currently applies to all accepted papers. Please refer https://rb.gy/xs68b.
For further details on the submission process, please see the instructions for authors at the journal website (https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/author-guidelines).
Contributing to this Special Issue provides you with a unique opportunity to share your research findings with a global audience of experts, practitioners, and policymakers in the field of water resources management. Your work will contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovative solutions that are essential for addressing the pressing water-related challenges of our time. We encourage you to consider submitting your original research or review article to this Special Issue. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact any of the editors.
Thank you for your commitment to advancing hydrological modeling and water resources management for sustainable development. We look forward to the possibility of featuring your work in this Special Issue.
We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Vikram Kumar Topic Editor
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Thanks for sharing.
I wish you every success in your work.
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Years ago, to know the work of other researchers we had only two ways: attending conferences and reading the publications (hard copy at that time) on the renowned journals.
At present, why we still consider the process of publication? A lot of predatory journals, many open access journal accept papers in so few days that a normal peer review process is debatable.
A couple of reviewers are really better than what any researcher can comment (with positive or negative meaning) if you download on RG or LinkedIn?
Is it still worth for some specific reasons or just for the academic goal "Publish or Perish"?
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I think that the classical peer-review/publishing approach only makes sense if it is extremely rigorous on every aspect of the review. That is, peer-review only makes sense if it actually is a quality guarantee, like with an ISO standard to follow, but time has shown that it is very far from it. I'm not even considering predatory journals and the like, as even top journals have shown to be prone to publish the most ludicrous stuff, with the most obvious problem being that reviewers don't really know anymore anything at all these days (so a lot of obvious or old stuff gets published again, not to mention completely wrong stuff). Obviously, there might be differences between fields, but it is especially so in STEM.
One should also take in mind that research and the relative publishing (should) have nothing to do with employment and career paths, at least officially. So, when we think about it, we should not, honestly, try to fix it in order to make it work as a job market tool. I hold this truth to be self evident.
So, the relevant question is, in my opinion: how do we save research and publishing from the misuses that make it today so low quality? My answer is that, unfortunately, we can't, or at least not yet as of today. We currently live in a society that has had a repentine shift in a lot of paradigms, with the result that we failed in preserving the cultural background of most aspects of our life because of the speed. So, the current society, not anymore aware of the past, needs to understand from failure what could have been preserved by culture.
I think that a suitable model could be just like a wikipedia, with each article being an independent and dynamic entity, subject to fully tracked non blind reviews from whoever thinks to do so and the relative changes exposed. Most importantly, nobody can impose anything on the original author. But this will probably never happen in the near future.
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how can i search for no apc free of charge journals
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International Journal of Physics Research and Applications (IJPRA) is an open access journal of Heighten Science Publications Inc (HSPI). The journal publishes significant and new papers in the form of Research, review, perspective, opinion and other different prevalent types of articles pertaining to the research done in different branches of physics. The journal is rigorously peer-reviewed by an international Board of scholars.
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See "How do I edit my research item's details?" in https://explore.researchgate.net/display/support/Reviewing%2C+featuring%2C+and+editing+your+research for instructions. These instructions are also valid for changing (or removing) the name of the journal.
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Hi,
Please suggest where we can find the subject-wise consolidated list of open access journals? Is it available on clarivate website or some other database publically open to all? If its personally available with some Researcher, please share it privately. I will be thankful.
Regards.
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Hi,
A list of OA journals can be found in DOAJ (https://doaj.org/). Ensure credibility to avoid predatory publishers.
Hope this helps.
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Some days ago I received a review proposal from PLOS ONE...comments required within 10 days. Is this the standard time they expect for a proper review?
I've a lot of doubts...anyway..here below what I wrote when I decided to decline:
'Well, the paper totally fits in my research field but a review expected within 10 days is not affordable at all, included the fact that I would do it for free while you get money from authors. Your open access business model relies on free work of reviewers. I think it is not fair.'
What is your opinion?
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10 days is enough :)
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I want to publish research paper in special issue by Elsevier, that journal offers authors two choices to publish research (Gold open access and Subscription).
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Yes, publishing in a special issue edition by Elsevier may involve charges. Costs depend on the chosen model: Subscription or Gold Open Access. The Gold Open Access model requires authors to pay Article Publishing Charges, typically ranging from $200 to $10,100, allowing for universal access to the article. The Subscription model provides access through institutional subscriptions or personal Pay-per-View options.
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I am not sure how and when to apply for the Green Open Access mode of publication. Is it after the journal accepts the manuscript for publication or otherwise? When I tried to opt for the same during the submission of my manuscript in a reputed open access journal, I did not find any option for the Green Open Access mode of publication. Kindly help.
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Hi Polash,
You can also check this website here [ https://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo ] to find publishers policies on Open Access. As suggested there is usually an embargo and restrictions around the form of the article you publish because of copyright issues. BW Matt
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today there is need for open access so that everyone can access all scientific data regardless of financial conditions. but this has given rise to other type of financial burden on the researcher or scholars who wish to publish their work. the open access fees charged by journals is such that unless you have got funding there is little to no chance individual scholar can afford these fees.
this has become a source of income for the journals. And now most journals r becoming gold open access. again these new terminologies are hard to keep track of.
there should be funding available for these individuals whose institute dont have funding or are unwilling to pay open access charges.
if any one knows of funders who can fund such individuals it will be great.
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Hello Dr Shrikant Mali
Without regular funding - which is my constant situation - I have no other choice but to publish with minimalcosts in subscription jounals. As you say, this is a problem - far less reads and citations and longer times for review. Becase of my economic choice, I have these consequences.
This article provides a thoughtful discussion on OA.
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Hello,
I am looking for a raster layer (available in open access) for UV light (UVB and/or UVA and/or UV index) on a global scale.
Thank you for your help,
Tristan K
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Hello Germano,
Thanks a lot for your answer !
I can't wait to watch this, in fact I'm going to do so right away.
Best
Tristan
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Preprints can accelerate the widespread dissemination of ongoing research results, increase the attention of the academic community to the research, and contribute to increased citation of research results; enhance academic communication and improve the speed of sharing and exchange of knowledge in the scientific community; and open access, with free publication by authors and free access by readers.
However, preprints also have their limitations. Preprints are not peer-reviewed, which may lead to the dissemination of inaccurate results or even fallacious results, resulting in adverse effects such as misuse and misinterpretation of the sources of scientific information.
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There have been many discussions here on preprints. The following list is not complete:
discussion about preprints which will never be published:
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I would like to know whether there are some scientific journals in Linguistics that publish open access without fees (APC) on authors and/or institution. Some renowned journals in the field ask around 3000 USD for a full open access publication, I think it is a bit expensive..
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@Andrea Briglia. You can use the Directory of Open Access Journals. Click on the filter for "Journals without APCs" and on the left-hand side you will be able to limit by subject Linguistics is under the broader category Language and Literature.
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The preprint of this is wrong It hen deleted it But not easy to load the new one with 14 authors
This should be the file and reference in the Research Gate pleas change
It is open access
Olaussen, S., Grundvåg, S.-A., Senger, K., Anell, I., Birchall, T., Braathen, A., Dallmann, W. M., Jochmann. M., Johannessen, E.P., Lord, G., Mørk, A., Smyrak-Sikora, A., & Stemmerik, L. 2022. The Svalbard Carboniferous to Cenozoic Composite Tectono-Stratigraphic Element. S. Drachev, E. Henriksen, H. Brekke (Eds.), Sedimentary successions of the Arctic Region and their hydrocarbon Prospectivity. Geological Society of London. Memoirs 57. https://doi.org/10.1144/M57-2021-36
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Yes, I think it would be a good tool to be able to correct the deposited texts.
Thank you for initiating this debate.
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Dear All,
I want to know the fastest publishing journals especially from submission to the notification of acceptance in the electrical engineering field in the certified Scopus list and not be fully open access.
I am grateful in advance.
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When it comes to the fastest publishing journals in the field of electrical engineering on the certified Scopus list, considering the time from submission to the notification of acceptance, it is important to note that the publication process can vary depending on factors such as the specific research topic, manuscript quality, and reviewer availability. However, some journals known for their relatively fast turnaround times in this field include IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, and IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. These journals are well-regarded and have a track record of efficient publication processes. It is worth mentioning that while these journals are not fully open access, they do provide open access options for authors who choose to make their articles freely available. I hope this information proves helpful to you. Best of luck with your research.
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I strongly feel that the publishers/journals that are now charging 1000 - 3000 USD for a single publication in the name of open access are making quite a lot of money. I strongly believe that reviewers who are devoting considerable time and sharing knowledge deserve a part of this cash. We should start a campaign that reviewers should be paid; even if it is a small sum of 10%. Also, the quality of the review process will improve, the senior seasoned scientists are often shying away from this role, and often the quality of reviews is low.
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I used to review manuscripts regularly, aiming to contribute to science and my field of study. However, I recently discovered some concerning information about the publishers behind the journals I reviewed—Springer Nature and Elsevier. Springer Nature is predominantly owned by Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a company controlled by a wealthy German family, while Elsevier is a part of the RELX group, an open capital corporation with shareholders from various countries. This realization left me feeling disheartened, as I realized that I was providing my expertise and time without compensation to companies that generate billions in revenue, thanks to the voluntary contributions of scientists like myself. The rise of open-access publishing may have even increased the profit margins of these companies. Since I came to understand the contrast between my unpaid efforts and the substantial gains made by these publishing giants, I now refuse to review any manuscript for free. It is nice to know there are other people adopting a similar posture. Hopefully, we can make some changes or just let these exploiting publishers die without our free labor.
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Dear Colleagues,
Peer-review isn't working well, and it needs an overhaul. In the time of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and remote work, it doesn't make sense to wait for months just to receive few lines rejecting an excellent manuscript or accepting a poor one!
Would you spend five minutes to answer a questionnaire on Google forms, and help SCIENEUM.io solve this problem for all of us?
Are you one of us? https://youtu.be/ewOuhohAjWc
Write your comment below!
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Thank you for bringing up the issue regarding the inefficiencies of the current peer-review system. I completely agree that in this era of advanced technology and remote work, waiting extended periods to receive minimal feedback on manuscripts is frustrating and counterproductive.
I appreciate the initiative taken to address this problem and am more than willing to contribute to finding a solution. Conducting a questionnaire on Google Forms and helping SCIENEUM.com seems like a practical approach to gathering insights and opinions from the scientific community. I will gladly complete the questionnaire and provide my input.
Thank you for highlighting this issue to contribute towards a more efficient peer-review system.
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Europe ponders ‘no pay’ open-access plan
quote : The Council of the European Union has recommended a ‘no pay’ academic-publishing model in which neither readers nor authors are billed for academic papers. Critics say that the plan could usher in a state-defined system that might stymie academic freedom and abolish an industry without considering who would pay for the alternative. Supporters, such as the German Research Federation, say the principles would lower the barriers to participation in academic discourse. “There’s a recognition that we need to move beyond the [article processing charge] APC,” says publishing consultant Rob Johnson. “The question is: just how is that done?”
Ref: Nature Briefing , 5th June 2023, Reference: Council of the European Union forum conclusions
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A model that would allow this is the "diamond journals", that is, journals financed directly by universities, research institutions or academic libraries. Libraries are paying huge sums to publishers, so it would be cheaper for them to fund directly academic publications. The current problem is that libraries' budgets are locked in to pay for overpriced subscriptions and APCs.
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Hi everyone! I got an invitation to submit a paper to the following SCI-E/SCOPUS MDPI journal (special issue):
The Article Processing Charge (APC) is 1400 CHF (Swiss Francs) per accepted paper. However, the fees will be fully waived (as it is an invitation to contribute) if I can submit the paper by the end of June 2020.
If anyone have a collaboration idea, please send me a message.
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What challenges might arise when implementing open access approaches in the supply chain, and how can they be addressed?
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Implementing open access approaches in the supply chain can bring several challenges that need to be addressed to ensure successful implementation. Here are some of the key challenges and possible solutions:
  1. Data Sharing and Privacy Concerns: Open access requires sharing supply chain data with multiple stakeholders, which raises concerns about data privacy and confidentiality. Companies may hesitate to share sensitive information due to competitive risks or legal obligations.
Solution: Implement data anonymization techniques and establish clear data governance frameworks. Use encryption and access controls to protect sensitive information. Create agreements and contracts that outline the rights and responsibilities of each party involved and ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
  1. Interoperability and Standardization: Supply chains involve multiple entities, systems, and technologies that may use different data formats and standards. Achieving interoperability and standardization across the supply chain can be a significant challenge.
Solution: Adopt open data standards and protocols that facilitate data exchange and integration. Industry-wide collaboration and the development of common data models can help establish interoperability. Engage in standardization initiatives and collaborate with industry associations to develop common frameworks.
  1. Resistance to Change and Collaboration: Implementing open access requires collaboration and cooperation among supply chain partners. However, some stakeholders may be resistant to change, reluctant to share data, or concerned about the impact on their competitive advantage.
Solution: Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration. Communicate the benefits of open access, such as improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced visibility. Establish incentives and mutual benefits for all parties involved. Demonstrate success stories and showcase the positive outcomes of open access initiatives.
  1. Technical Infrastructure and Integration: Integrating diverse systems and technologies across the supply chain can be complex and challenging. Legacy systems, incompatible technologies, and limited IT capabilities may hinder seamless data exchange.
Solution: Invest in robust IT infrastructure and modern technologies that support data integration and exchange. Leverage APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), and cloud-based platforms to facilitate data sharing. Collaborate with IT providers and consultants to identify and address technical gaps.
  1. Intellectual Property and Legal Issues: Open access may raise concerns about intellectual property rights and legal liabilities. Companies may be hesitant to share proprietary information or face legal disputes related to data ownership and usage.
Solution: Establish clear agreements and contracts that outline the ownership, usage, and protection of intellectual property. Consult legal experts to ensure compliance with intellectual property laws and regulations. Include clauses that address liability and dispute resolution mechanisms in case of any legal issues.
References:
  1. World Economic Forum. (2019). Supply Chain 4.0: How to Move Beyond Digitalization to Gain Value from Digital Technologies. Retrieved from https://www.weforum.org/reports/supply-chain-4-0-how-to-move-beyond-digitalization-to-gain-value-from-digital-technologies
  2. Mithas, S., & Sohoni, Y. (2020). Open access platforms and network effects in supply chains. MIS Quarterly, 44(3), 1091-1122. Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/26938927
  3. De Souza, R., & Roy, S. (2019). Open access to knowledge in supply chain management research: An assessment of current publishing trends. Journal of Business Logistics, 40(4), 345-356. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1111/jbl.12229
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ResearchGate lists multiple open access publications with the message:
"Your recent article doesn’t have the full-text yet. Add the full-text of your recent life science work so that others can read and cite it."
The only option is offers is to upload a pdf. I can't find a way to add the open access link, which is how many prefer to manage their publication library these days. I don't have time to download all those open access pdfs and re-upload them to ResearchGate.
My questions are:
1. Why isn't ResearchGate including the open-access link when the pubs are first posted?
2. How do I add the open access links retrospectively?
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ResearchGate seems to rely mostly on uploaded publications, not on links to publications. At least they do not provide a field for external links. However, there are three possibilities to add a link: (1) If there is a DOI of the publication, add it to the DOI field. A DOI link will be provided to access the original (not only for open-access publications), like in the page of your most recent publication (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367221952). (2) Provide a link in a "Comments" entry (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367221952/comments in this case), but this is not easily visible. (3) Add a link at the end of the abstract field, like I did in https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344474227 (because the journal gave right to make it available open access only at that place).
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I paid for the open access fee of my paper, and yet you block me from posting a Public text.
Panter-Brick C, Eggerman, M (2018). The field of Medical Anthropology in Social Science & Medicine.
Social Science & Medicine 196: 233-239.
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Well, the paper already has 29 citations and is a excellent piece of research. Access to papers in High quality journals has remained a challenge for readers. Here, despite the open access fee, its not open. A clarification from the Editor can be received.
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I have the pleasure and priviledge of having just been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of Fluids, published by MDPI.
It is an Open Access journal which has developed and gone from strength to strength under Mehrdad Massoudi, the outgoing EiC.
To quote the website for the journal, https://www.mdpi.com/journal/fluids ,
"Fluids (ISSN 2311-5521) is an open-access journal, which provides an advanced forum for studies on all aspects of fluid and its applications, including mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and experiments. Our aim is to publish state-of-the-art papers, including original research papers, reviews, case reports, as well as technical notes and meeting reports. There is no restriction on the length of the papers."
The journal publishes regular papers and Topical Collections. It also publishes Special Issues which are typically dedicated to chosen topics (such as Fundamentals of CO2 Storage in Geological Formations) or else inspired by individuals (e.g. to honour a significant birthday).
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We are calling for papers concerning mechanics of biomolecules, cells, tissues and organs for Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, which is an Open Access journal that has been indexed and abstracted by EI, Scopus, SCImago (SJR), etc. More :https://www.techscience.com/journal/mcb
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Please feel free to contact me or leave a note on the comments section.
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I submitted a paper to a journal from Springer-Nature and accepted the Research Square service. But after the negative of the Springer journal, I tried many other journals that refuse to review my work because it is online in the Research Square. Just Open Access journals accept papers submitted to Research Square. I asked to then for the removal of my paper, but it was refused. Now I have two PhD students that worked hard and need to publish but I don't have funding to pay the APC, and Research Square refuses to withdraw my work. It is criminal the action of Research Square. It's my work, it is my data, it is my paper, they don't have the right to keep and hold my work. My paper it is not been published yet, it is not under consideration by Springer-Nature and it belongs to me and my students. Research Square is holding our work in a scheme to force us to publish in open access. Withdraw our work or remove it from your platform!
You are not the owner of the data and manuscript. I also have two students that depend on this publication.
You are exposing my work that has not been evaluated, you are preventing it from being evaluated by journals that are not open-access. You are harming two PhD students. You are not the owner of this data! I made a mistake in believing in Research Square, remove the manuscript that does not belong to you!
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Please note that you wrote to the ResearchGate (RG) community, not to the RG staff. Please note also that Research Square is another platform and has nothing to do with RG.
The following discussions may be helpful for you:
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Here's the case , For papers accepted for publication in (JES or JSS, )authors choose whether to publish their articles as open access.(ie via standard subscription mode)
All articles accepted for publication in (ECS Advances or ECS Sensors Plus) are published open access. My question is " Should I pay for journal subscription for jes Or jss for opting golden access.. Or without journal basic subscription can i publish my paper in jss Or jes..
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The journals you mentioned are so-called hybrid journals. You can opt. for open access but when you decline this then you can publish for free. This is true for “Journal of Systems and Software” https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-systems-and-software when you click on “Guide for authors” and then click on “Open access option” for more details. It is true for “Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES)” as well. If you click here https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/1945-7111 on “About the journal” you find more details.
The thing is that some journals like the two you mention still hang on to the subscription-based model where authors can publish for free, and readers normally can only read those papers when they have a subscription or the organization, they work for has a license. The hybrid model means that you can choose for open access and make your paper accessible for everybody and this requires a (hefty) fee (1785 USD for JES and 3350 USD for JSS).
As you already indicated journals like ECS advances and ECS Sensors Plus are exclusively open access, and these journals ask an APC for their financing (in both cases 1350 USD).
So, to answer your question you can publish for free (but behind a pay-wall for readers) when you decline the open access option. If you want to go for the open access option you have to pay an APC but you don't have to pay a subscription fee. If you choose for open access you should check the waiver options ignorer to see if you can get a discount somewhere.
Best regards.
PS. I saw that you published one paper in a ECS journal. As far as I can see this is a subscription-based journal and officially you are not allowed to make that paper publicly available. IOP has (for their subscription-based journals) a so-called green open access policy, see for more info here https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/questions/what-is-iop-publishings-green-open-access-policy/
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The question is intended to consider factors like:
  • Their historical origin and factor, influencing on their development
  • Their application since 2012.
  • MOOCs classification
  • Main detected problems
  • Are they needed and feasible in your country? What is the current situation in your Institution?
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Dear Prof. Guerrero-Proenza!
You raised an important topic to consider. The context your question reveals points to the successful use and development of MOOC - platforms:
1) Zhang, Y., & Sun, R. (2023). LMOOC research 2014 to 2021: What have we done and where are we going next? ReCALL, 1-16. doi:10.1017/S0958344022000246, Available at:
2) A case study: Martín-Monje, E. (2023). Language MOOCs as an Emerging Field of Research: From Theory to Practice. In: Suárez, MdM., El-Henawy, W.M. (eds) Optimizing Online English Language Learning and Teaching. English Language Education, vol 31. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27825-9_6, Available at:
3) Bijaniaram, R., Tehrani, M., Noori, R. et al. What Does It Take for Organizations to Adopt Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)? A Fuzzy DANP Analysis. J Knowl Econ (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-023-01178-z, Available at:
4) Rodrigo Campos, Rodrigo Pereira dos Santos, Jonice Oliveira,
Providing recommendations for communities of learners in MOOCs ecosystems, Expert Systems with Applications, Volume 205, 2022, Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0957417422008375
5) A case study: Monika Hamori, Self-directed learning in massive open online courses and its application at the workplace: Does employer support matter?, Journal of Business Research, Volume 157, 2023, Open access:
6) Hao Huang, Lihjen Jew, Dandan Qi, Take a MOOC and then drop: A systematic review of MOOC engagement pattern and dropout factor,
Heliyon, Volume 9, Issue 4, 2023, Open access:
Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely
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I have just up loaded a new paper to Research gate
A review of the geometrical basis and the principles underlying the use and interpretation of the video head impulse test (vHIT) in clinical vestibular testing
but on the research gate page it appears as
OPEN ACCESS EDITED BY A review of the geometrical basis and the principles underlying the use and interpretation of the video head impulse test (vHIT) in clinical vestibular testing
Please remove the words OPEN ACCESS EDITED BY
Thank you
Ian Curthoys
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Please note that you wrote to the RG community, not to the RG team. However, they will not make the change, because you can do it yourself. See "How do I edit my research item's details?" in https://explore.researchgate.net/display/support/Reviewing%2C+featuring%2C+and+editing+your+research for instructions how to change the title and other bibliographic data.
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What should regulations for the ethical and good practice use of ChatGPT-type technology in the context of the use of this technology in schools, colleges and universities contain?
One technology company in late 2022 launched in open access the possibility to use ChatGPT technology which is a kind of next-generation artificial intelligence enabling automated text generation based on a database of publications, texts, information, data, etc. taken from multiple websites in 2021. Arguably, other leading technology companies that operate primarily on and through the Internet are creating, developing similar technological solutions based on a specific generation of artificial intelligence and preparing for their implementation in specific applications. New applications for such Internet-accessible technological solutions based on a specific generation and successively improved artificial intelligence are emerging and will also continue to emerge in the years to come. The very availability of such technological solutions in open access on the Internet is a revolution of sorts, in fact it is the beginning of a new revolution in terms of the online information services offered to citizens and improved through the implementation of artificial intelligence. Accordingly, heated discussions are currently developing on the issue of compliant ethics and good practice in the use of ChatGPT-type technology in the context of the use of this technology in schools, colleges and universities. It is imperative that clearly defined ethics and good practices for the use of this technology in institutions of the education system, including schools, colleges and universities, be added to the rules and regulations of schools, colleges and universities.
In view of the above, I address the following question to the esteemed community of scientists and researchers:
What should the rules and regulations for the ethical and good practice use of ChatGPT-type technology contain in the context of the use of this technology in schools, colleges and universities?
What do you think about this topic?
What is your opinion on this subject?
Please respond,
I invite you all to discuss,
Thank you very much,
Best wishes,
Dariusz Prokopowicz
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Dear Prof. Prokopowicz!
You raised a very important issue. May I argue, this process is a case - and context-dependent one. There has to be a critical mass of universities, colleges, and schools in a country before user experience can be investigated. This knowledge has to be evaluated in the context of the institutional setting of that country. Open science - practices and the FAIR - principle should be at the front. At a certain stage, an international policy committee (including research teams) could collect the experiences from different countries (institutions) and propose a way to mitigate the existing and emerging ethical problems:
1) Bankins, S., Formosa, P. The Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Meaningful Work. J Bus Ethics (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-023-05339-7, Open access:
2) Walter, Y. The rapid competitive economy of machine learning development: a discussion on the social risks and benefits. AI Ethics (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43681-023-00276-7, Open access:
Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely
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It is a fact that open access journals publishers (like MDPI) suggest a fast peer review process but for low income countries students (or students who's institutions does pay the APC charges), it is a big issue to cover the required charges.
Who want to publish in fast journals but facing this issue currently and what is the possible solution?
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Dear Colleagues,
Kindly accept my warmest regards,
I would like to informs you about Ma’aen Journal for Medical Sciences (MAJMS). 
MAJMS is a peer-reviewed, open access & free of charge medical journal. It's  one of the official journals of the University of Alkafeel.
MAJMS is Hosted by Elsevier Digital Commons and Will be indexed in Scopus in the near future.
Our processing and publication system is automated &  performed by the well-known Editorial Manager Online processing system.
The EM is operated by Bepress which is one of Elsevier's subsidiaries.
We reply and publish accepted 
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We publish the article in English language only.
Manuscript plagiarism must not exceed 20%.
- Types of articles published by MAJMS include:
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Open access journals often attract high publication cost as opposed to the subscription-access journals. What are the benefits of open access publishing? Thanks.
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There are many merits to publishing in open access (OA) journals, despite the potential for high publication costs. Here are some of the merits:
✓ Greater visibility and accessibility of research: OA articles are freely available online to anyone with an internet connection, making research more widely accessible to a global audience.
✓ Increased citation rates: OA articles have been shown to have higher citation rates than articles published in subscription journals, which can increase the impact and visibility of the research.
✓ Compliance with funder and institutional policies: Many funding agencies and institutions require that research be published in OA formats, making it easier to meet these requirements.
✓ Preservation of research: Many OA journals use digital preservation methods to ensure the longevity of research and its accessibility for future generations.
✓ More rapid dissemination: OA articles can be published faster than articles published in subscription journals, which means research can have a quicker impact in the field.
✓ No paywalls or article download fees: Readers are not required to pay to access articles published in OA journals, which can increase the reach and impact of the research.
✓ Greater control over copyrights: OA publishing often allows authors to retain copyright over their work, providing greater control over how the work is used and disseminated.
Regards,
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Yes, here are some reputable and fast open access journals in information technology:
✓ Journal of Information Technology
✓ Information Systems Frontiers
✓ International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making
✓ Journal of Information Technology Theory and Application
These journals have a high impact factor and are well-respected in the field of information technology. Additionally, they are known to have a fast review and publication process.
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If anyone has a list, resource, or website that lists Scopus-indexed journals in the field of medicine and health with no publication charges, APCs (article processing charges), or fees required to submit and publish, let's share them with each other.
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Dear Muhammad Habiburrahman You might have a look here at RG:
Furthermore, you can search the DOAJ database: https://doaj.org click on (13507) journals without APC. Then you can refine your search. Unfortunately, you must check manually whether the journal is not only without APC but also indexed in Scopus.
Tip: select publishers and for example SpringerOpen has numerous journals that are Scopus indexed.
Best regards.
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I want to know, Is it author's universal right to publish an pre-print of a paper in open-access repositories or it depends on various publishers policies.
I am asking in the context of publishing a book chapter in IGI publishing. I tried to look for their policies but I'm unable to clearly understand this perticular aspect.
Please provide your insights, if you know anything about this matter in the context of all publishers.
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One method of looking up Author Rights by publisher and journal is the Sherpa Romeo database, https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/
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like most data journals are open access
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There are several subscription-based journals that publish articles related to image processing and computer vision, and that may be suitable for publishing a dataset related to these topics. Some examples include:
✓ IEEE Transactions on Image Processing
✓ Computer Vision and Image Understanding
✓ Journal of Electronic Imaging
✓ Journal of Real-Time Image Processing
You may want to review the author guidelines of each journal to ensure that they accept dataset submissions, and to determine any specific requirements for formatting or presenting the data.
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Can anyone suggest good open access free journal for the topic?
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OK. I suggest the Journal of Sexual Health Psychology.
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Hello there, we created this survey to investigate Mental Health issues and the access to services, if you may, please answer it :) link is in the google Form below
This research is on the field of Mental Health, conducted by Dr M. Mastrantonio (University of York, UK), Dr. R. Vivekanantharasa (Open University of Sri Lanka), and Dr. L. Martinez (Nova Southeastern University, USA). It is anonymous and in accordance with ERC principles. Final results will be available through Open Access and can be forwarded to each participant at the end of the research phase (March, 2023). We thank you in advance for your estimated contribution, and you may share it around if you like it!
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The COVID-19 pandemic influenced research works heavily. Consequently, publishers are opening new journals, especially in health science. Nonetheless, most new journals are open-access and charge for publication.
Do you think all the journals will survive or control quality?
Is APC one of the preseason of opening new journals?
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Joseph C Lee Thank you for agreeing with me.
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Hello everyone ...
How would you like to publish your research paper? open-access or not?
Explain the reason for your choice.
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definitely open access.
1. because I am convinced: I want to have my research available for a wide range of people.
2. because I need to: There are open access requirements from the main research funders in my discipline.
3. because there is a serials crisis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serials_crisis
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Hi,
I have ready a manuscript for publication in Medicine, I would like to publish it in open access without cost Journal, can some one recommend me a journal?
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It may be helpful to consult the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), www.doaj.org where you will be able to do a journal search limited to Medicine and a few specialties within medicine that the DOAJ categorizes journals into.
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Population Health/Digital Dashboards and optimizing the management of heart failure is the focus.
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There are actually very few journals that are open access AND without financial cost to you. What I often do is to look for journals which have no cost to me but do not have open access.
In that case, I would consider:
JACC Heart Failure
European Journal of Heart Failure
Heart Failure Reviews
If these are unsuccessful - after all, rejection/revision is common, as Larry A Weinrauch says - then there are lots of other general cardiology ones (as opposed to I have only listed ones specifically about heart failure).
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The cost of an article in an open-access journal is approximately 2000 and 3000 euros/USD (even more in some cases). However, such journals could hardly obtain such quality without the "free" peer review of many researchers. I am not satisfied with discounts or compensation. If these publishers (whose name is on everyone's head) charge such amounts and we, as reviewers, are part of the process of such quality, where is our money?
Do you agree? So, would you only review these journals if you were paid? I certainly would. Don't give away your work this way.
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I agree with your discourse. Currently, I only review journal articles that do not require authors to pay to publish or because I am very interested in reading the article (depending on the abstract). This involves checking the journal before answering yes or no.
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I have received an email regarding publishing in Medicon Open Access Journals. Upon checking two particular journals had an Impact Factor of 1.2 average. However, upon checking both Clarivate and SCIMago I couldn't find any record of such journals. Can anyone give me more information on these journals?
Medicon Engineering Themes (ISSN: 2834-7218); IF - 1.222
Medicon Medical Sciences; IF - 1.193
Thank You.
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Indeed, as you found out, the prominently mentioned impact factors are fake. This relatively new player “Medicon Publications” is most likely a predatory publisher. There are numerous red flags:
-First the mentioning of a fake impact factor (https://isindexing.com/isi/viewjournal.php ) which has nothing to do with a real impact factor for a SCIE indexed journal assigned by Clarivate
-If you scroll down here https://themedicon.com then the logo of International Scientific Indexing (ISI) pops up, this is a notorious example of a so-called misleading metric (https://beallslist.net/misleading-metrics/ ) often used by predatory journals/publishers
-No real contact info, the little info that can be found on the net claims a USA location while others seem to indicate India (http://www.themedicon.org/contact.html )
-If you Google “Medicon Open Access” and search for images and click on the cover image of “Medicon Medical Sciences” you end up with ‘journals’ from ‘publishers’ like “Medtext Publications” and “Prime Open Access Publications” both mentioned in the Beall’s list of (potential) predatory publishers (https://beallslist.net )
-Etc.
The only reliable info about an impact factor can be found here https://mjl.clarivate.com/home only SCIE/SSCI indexed journals have an impact factor.
Best regards.
PS. SCI no longer exists, Clarivate now list these journals in their SCIE index. https://www.ilovephd.com/no-more-science-citation-index-sci-why/
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Hi all,
I'm looking for PFT time series (global scale preferred). I found OSS2015 PFT (PHYSAT) in hermes but I wonder is there any other open database of global PFT to compare with earth system model prediction?
Best,
Hyung-Gyu
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Clement Fontana Thanks Clement! I guess you are referring Global Ocean Colour (Copernicus-GlobColour), Bio-Geo-Chemical, L4 (monthly and interpolated) from Satellite Observations? It looks great!
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I would like to submit a successful experience of resilience by many enterproner women who have invested to revive the aqueducts (Qanat) of their villages.
Preferely a free and open access indexed in SCOPUS!
Article type may be as a Letter to editor, case report, or descriptive analysis.
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Thanks @Donkor for suggesting but the Article Publishing Charge for this journal is USD 2550, excluding taxes!!!
Isn't high?
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I am working with any small food companies in Colombia; we are seeking options of HACCP management, in specific if is possible open access or open source tools
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Hi. I am conducting research on the topic "Promoting Open Access in Higher Institutions of Learning. Challenges and Prospects". All necessary Ideas are welcome. Thanks!
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Controlled funding!
Confused by open-access policies? These tools can help
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A lot of universities are now considering to blacklist MDPI journals. On the other hand, most of MDPI publications have a fast turn around time and researchers like it. They are open access too. But if universities continue to discourage publishing in MDPI journals, what is the way out?
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute is nothing more than vanity publishing and all most all so called "open access" journals are tainted. At least MDPI has other functions than publishing like enabling the deposit and exchange of rare molecular and biomolecular research samples, etc. Indeed their original name was Molecular Diversity Preservation International. Whenever you have to pay to see your work in print there is a degree of vanity, exclusion of non-well-funded researchers, and fraud to varying degrees. I include Taylor & Francis to Plos Science journals in this critique. The moment you install a publish-or-perish environment combined with money from lobbyists you create the conditions for pathological or nonsense science. MDPI et al perhaps to a certain extent validly see outside, often unpaid, peer review as nothing better than a free editing and grammar service that slows down their profitability.
Muhammad Saad Khan btw great question. You ask for possible solutions terms like predatory journals are more a marketing strategy ploy to hurt competitors than altruistic truthful terms. Therefore, the problem that I will address is how to provide "open access" to the majority of research and institutions that are not funded by either huge commercial interests, or well-endowed schools often working in conjunction with these cartels. First, while I admire the enormous work of reviewers after working with them for over a quarter of a century, they are not well paid, even Editors in Chief are poorly remunerated, and quite often retired and wish to give something back to the scientific domain they have dedicated their lives to. Nothing to criticize, however Einstien, Maxwell, Darwin, etc. seemed to do quite well without them. Peer review did not become widespread until the mid-20th century. Plenty of great science occurred before then. Survival of the fittest theory eventually wins out if you will... without gatekeepers.
My solution is the establishment of virtual journals. Researchgate.org, Academia.edu, Hal open archives https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr, and numerous others will stock preprint articles. To establish and publish a journal on a scientific subject only a few dedicated colleagues are needed,, why not even in the same university or department that agree to organize a yearly, monthly, or weekly journal, with a website, with a page for each issue and links to the articles within. The reputation, as in life, will be earned by hard work, a bit of luck, and the production of innovative articles. Why shouldn't a small institute in France or India publish its journals, or put their stamp of approval on books? We often pay lip service to diversity and complain of the horrific influence of money on science, this is a way around these impasses.
Sincerely
Professor Christopher G. YUKNA
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Dear colleagues,
Within the frame of the postdoctoral project INFRA-ART, an integrated spectral library exclusively dedicated to artists' and cultural heritage materials has been developed. The INFRA-ART Spectral Library (https://infraart.inoe.ro/) is an open-access resource that was developed to support other specialists within the heritage science field that work with XRF, infrared (ATR-FTIR), or Raman spectroscopic techniques.
The database is an ongoing compilation of spectra that contains at this moment over 1000 ATR-FTIR and XRF spectra, and a preliminary dataset of Raman spectra, linked to over 500 reference materials (paint components, artist color paints, etc.). The database is keyword searchable and an interactive spectra viewer that allows users to visualize and analyze the spectra of each sample is available.
To support universal access and the reuse of scientific data, the database follows the European Commission’s recommendation on access to scientific information as well as the FAIR Guiding Principles on research data that result from publicly funded research. Users can request access to spectral data of interest via e-mail and subsequent completion of a File Access Request Form.
We invite the cultural heritage research community and other specialists in art history, conservation, or materials science to access and share this resource. Of course, your feedback is welcome. Please share your thoughts, questions, and suggestions below or e-mail us at infraart@inoe.ro.
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Well, I can't help much with the web site part, but if you want I could assemble a searchable database from your spectra, to be offered among the free databases here: https://www.effemm2.de/spectragryph/down_databases.html
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Dear all,
I wondered if anyone might know of any corpus of US literary works 1) that would cover at least two centuries; 2) which would be open access (or associated with a reasonable access fee; and 3) which would enable searching for basic linguistic patterns (especially when used with Nvivo)?
We'd like to look at how voices have been employed in the construction of literary characters over time.
Many thanks for any tips,
Míša
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Hi Christopher - thank you so much for the suggestions, and apologies for such a sluggish response. This is some good food for thought indeed. (Happy 2023!).
(The larynx is a beautiful place - its beauty needs to be visually promoted.)
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Dear Colleagues,
As you can note day by day many Journals have been transformed from hybrid submission (subscription and open access) to only open access option. Although the many advantageous benefits of the open-access choice for both authors and journals, however, many authors have not the economical resources (budget or financial support) for this choice. This matter forms an additional hurdle for the researchers working in limited resource labs. The difference in the available resources constitutes a new barrier of inequality and equal opportunity among researchers.
Is it possible to achieve equality for researchers in access to publication?
Are there organizations supporting the publication with open access option?
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Are there any scientific journals in the field of ruminants/animals/agriculture/veterinary sciences with open access and with no Article Processing Charge for authors (free)?
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Dear Pauline
In fact, there are many. In Cuba, for instance: Cuban journal of agricultural sciences, Pastos y Forrajes, Revista de Producción Animal, Agrisost, etc.
Best regards,
Redimio
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Dear Colleagues,
Can anyone provide the list of some SCI/SCIE journals that are published in Open Access, do not involve any processing fee for authors and include Geodesy/Surveying Engineering (or Engineering Geodesy) within their aims & scope as well.
Thanks in advance
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Community list of geodetic, geomatic, geoinformatics, and geophysics journals: