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The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows.
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Flexible Publishing Models for Authors from Under-Resourced Settings: A Call for a Radical Change
There is a growing concern on the unaffordable open access fees for researchers located in low- and middle-income countries. These researchers are facing a serious challenge to publish their research, particularly, given the rapid expansion of open access journals that do not waive the publishing fees for these scientists in under-resourced settings. A new flexible waiving model is needed given the considerable limitations of the World Bank Classification.
Is it publish or perish?
Researchers across career stages and disciplines share their thoughts on publishing while training for a PhD.
After the Paper
Exploring what happened after a paper was published, from follow up studies to career impact.
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Updates from conferences, field work, lab visits, and vacations around the world.
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The need for research data to be made available is being increasingly recognised, for example in policy announcements by NIH and WHOSTP. Join us for a conversation on the development of Springer Nature's data policies, practical initiatives and implications for Open Research publishing
