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Scientific Scholarly Communication : The Changing Landscape /

This book critically examines the historical developments and current trends in the scientific scholarly communication system, issues and challenges in scientific scholarly publishing and scientific data sharing, implications and debates associated with the influence of intellectual property rights...

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Main Authors: De Silva, Pali U, K (Author)
Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Vance, Candace K
Published: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Fascinating Life Sciences,
Subjects:
Life Sciences.
Communication.
Library science.
Mass media.
Law.
Life Sciences, general.
Media and Communication.
Popular Life Sciences.
Media Law.
Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50627-2
Summary: This book critically examines the historical developments and current trends in the scientific scholarly communication system, issues and challenges in scientific scholarly publishing and scientific data sharing, implications and debates associated with the influence of intellectual property rights on scientific information sharing, and new trends related to peer reviewing and measuring the impact of scientific publications. Based on thorough examination of published literature, the book illustrates the involvement of many stakeholders scientists, science educators, university administrators, government entities, research funders, and other interested parties in this complex and dynamic system. The discussion highlights the roles these stakeholders have to play, individually and collaboratively, to help transform the future of the scientific scholarly communication system.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (X, 140 pages) : illustrations.
ISBN: 9783319506272
Index Number: QH301
CLC: Q1
Contents: Preface -- Scientific Scholarly Communication: Moving Forward Through Open Discussions -- Access to Scientific Knowledge: A Historical Perspective -- On the Road to Unrestricted Access to Scientific Information: The Open Access Movement -- Sharing Scientific Data: Moving Towards "Open Data?" -- Free Flow of Scientific Information vs. Intellectual Property Rights -- Preserving the Quality of Scientific Research: Peer Review of Research Articles -- Measuring the Impact of Scientific Research -- Assessing the Societal Impact of Scientific Research -- Final Thoughts: Scientific Scholarly Communication - The March Forward.

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