Trump's 2021 Budget Drowns Science Agencies in Red Ink, Again
White House proposes big cuts to NIH, DOE, NASA and other programs
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations
The purpose of the day is to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.
#SNSFequality: Social Media Activities on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
#SNSFequality: Social Media Activities on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the SNSF's social media channels will be reserved for stories about women researchers. The aim is to enhance the visibility of their research projects.
'Death by a Thousand Cuts': Women of Colour in Science Face a Subtly Hostile Work Environment
'Death by a Thousand Cuts': Women of Colour in Science Face a Subtly Hostile Work Environment
Scientific research can be a daunting career choice for women of colour, according to a recent survey which found they face a "barrage of brief, everyday racial slights" at work.
Altmetrics: How Researchers Assess the Significance for Scholarly Impact
Altmetrics: How Researchers Assess the Significance for Scholarly Impact
Altmetrics have been an important topic in the context of open science for some time.
The “A” of FAIR - As Open as Possible, as Closed as Necessary
This work aims to solve accessibility problems related to the protection of personal data in the digital era and to achieve a responsible access to and responsible use of health data. We strongly suggest associating each data set with FAIR metadata describing both the type of data collected and the accessibility conditions by considering data protection obligations and ethical and regulatory requirements.
Providing a Framework for Research Funders to Drive the Transition toward FAIR Data Management and Stewardship Practices
Providing a Framework for Research Funders to Drive the Transition toward FAIR Data Management and Stewardship Practices
This article elaborates on the role of research funding organizations in developing a FAIR funding model to support the FAIR research data management in the funding cycle.
Research Finds Financial Benefits of Biodiversity
Farmers could increase their revenues by increasing biodiversity on their land according to interdisciplinary research in Switzerland and Germany.
Evaluation of Cancellation of Journal Agreement with Elsevier 2018
For 17 months, the Bibsam Consortium did not have an agreement with the world's largest scholarly publisher, Elsevier. There is now a summary of the consequences for the consortium, the concerned organizations and their researchers.
The Risks of Not Sharing Data Are Greater Than the Costs
Large investments are needed to make research data open and accessible but tackling global problems depends on it, says Paul Ayris
He May Be the Rightful Inventor of Neuroscience's Biggest Breakthrough in Decades - But You've Never Heard of Him
He May Be the Rightful Inventor of Neuroscience's Biggest Breakthrough in Decades - But You've Never Heard of Him
His original submission was rejected as being "too narrow" - but later authors who presented the same idea as a new technology rather than as a scientific finding have been hailed as inventors of optogenetics.
Special Issue on Emerging FAIR Practices Published in Data Intelligence
In this special issue, the original conception of the FAIR data principles and what they are intended to cover is explained in detail.
Avoiding Disgruntlement and Burnout from Too Much Service Work
People who do too much service can take longer to advance in their careers, are often unhappy with how service is distributed in the department and are more likely to burn out or leave the academy, write Rachel McLaren and Anthony Ocampo, who offer tips for avoiding that.
Chinese Doctor, Silenced After Warning of Outbreak, Dies From Coronavirus
Mass Resignations at Wiley Journal over Academic Independence
Former editors-in-chief at European Law Journal say the departure of editorial boards raises issue about 'who owns' scholarly journals.
Revisiting - Transformative Agreements: A Primer
Do you know what is meant by the term 'transformative agreement' or how 'Read and Publish' deals are structured? Today we explain the concepts behind these increasingly important approaches.
Curtin Develops Cyber Knowledge Bank for Open Access Books
Curtin University researchers will help create a new international data trust to improve the measurement and analysis of open-access (OA) books.
Nature Will Publish Peer Review Reports As a Trial
Research involves deep discussions between authors and reviewers. Starting this week, readers of some Nature Research journals will be able to see this up close.
Open Science Maturity: Universities in Finland in the Leading Position
Finland has already achieved considerable milestones in fostering an open science culture on a national level. A recently published evaluation highlights best practices in Finland, barriers and ideas to remove them.
What Are Fake Interdisciplinary Collaborations and Why Do They Occur?
What Are Fake Interdisciplinary Collaborations and Why Do They Occur?
Scientists influenced by funding priorities promoted by regional, national and transnational funding bodies, as well as by the academic mania for ‘interdisciplinariness’, feel compelled to develop a concrete interdisciplinary research topic and organize their research collaboratively.
If It Doesn't Say "Registered Report," Don't Trust It
If It Doesn't Say "Registered Report," Don't Trust It
A new study found that Registered Reports are only about 50% as likely as standard, non-RR research to confirm their hypothesis.
The Acceptability of Using a Lottery to Allocate Research Funding: a Survey of Applicants
The Acceptability of Using a Lottery to Allocate Research Funding: a Survey of Applicants
The Health Research Council of New Zealand is the first major government funding agency to use a lottery to allocate research funding for their Explorer Grant scheme. A recent survey examines how well the measure is accepted.
'This Beast is Moving Very Fast.' Will the New Coronavirus Be Contained-or Go Pandemic?
'This Beast is Moving Very Fast.' Will the New Coronavirus Be Contained-or Go Pandemic?
Modelers are trying to forecast how the virus will move, but they need better data.
Calling All Coronavirus Researchers: Keep Sharing, Stay Open
As the new coronavirus continues its deadly spread, researchers must ensure that their work on this outbreak is shared rapidly and openly.
Shoddy Coronavirus Studies Are Going Viral And Stoking Panic
Scientists are rapidly posting findings about the new coronavirus outbreak online, accelerating the speed of scientific discoveries - and of misinformation.
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