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
Don't forget the scientifically stagnant South
The global community must not forget countries suffering scientific stagnation, says TWAS executive director, Mohamed H. A. Hassan.
24 October 2008
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Source: Science
How to build a Web we can trust
The World Wide Web's inventor wants to make websites more trustworthy. This should be done by encouraging good practice, not imposing strict rules.
26 September 2008 | EN
News and Features
Global trials fall short on ethical standards
Developing countries are attractive places to run clinical trials, but in many places ethical oversight falls short.
Islamic countries to get own science citation index
An Islamic Citation Centre is to be set up by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference to promote research excellence in the region.
17 October 2008
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Q&A: Open archives — the alternative to open access
9 July 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.
Information Services
Reporting risk: what can we learn from Vietnam?
There is much to learn from Vietnamese approaches to reporting science and risk, says Son Kim Phan
PCST conference blog
Daily insights from the tenth public communication of science conference in Sweden
