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#onsci: What's in store for science in 2012 - Part 2

The first #onsci chat for 2012 was broad and fast, so we've broken it into chunks. Part 2 covers 'open access' which started as a 'big thing for science in 2012' from Q2 and then went on to be a question on it's own.

  1. The discussion on open access started as a side conversation during question 2, persisted though question 3 on science education (see Part 3) and then was addressed specifically in question 4. The discussion started with some general comments about open access. (For those not sure what open access is, here's the link to wikipedia's entry.)
  2. Open access - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Open access (OA) refers to unrestricted access via the Internet to articles published in scholarly ...
    Wikipedia
  3. upulie
    Blue Lotus@upulie
    @onsci accessibility of science, access to publicly funded research, community's engagement with science other than medical research #onsci
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:22:20
  4. Ivalaine
    Dr Laura Holland@Ivalaine
    @upulie yes yes yes. open access and it's impact on funding will be huge this year Q2 #onsci
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:24:39
  5. andanin
    Neysa@andanin
    #Onsci Q2 Hopefully the increasing amount of open access seen in 2011 will continue into 2012, that would be awesome. #scientistwishlist
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:25:38
  6. is_chris
    is_chris@
    Oooh! Agree heartily with all who have mention Open Access as a major issue in science (and engagement). #onsci Q2
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:27:23
  7. droenn
    droenn@
    In my field, I'm hoping 2012 sees the release of some open source ecology projects. #onsci
    Wed, Jan 18 2012 19:30:45
  8. One open access tool was mentioned ...
  9. adamgdunn
    adamgdunn@
    #onsci Figshare.com may be a new and interesting way to deal with open access and data sharing. Check here: wellcometrust.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/fig…
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:28:20
  10. Figshare: a new way to publish scientific research data
    Mark Hahnel introduces a new free service aiming to push forward open access. The Wellcome Trust has a strong view on open access and sci...
    Wordpress
  11. andanin
    andanin@
    @adamgdunn Have been sussing out figshare, intrigues me, but getting supervisors on board difficult #onsci
    Wed, Jan 18 2012 19:30:45
  12. ... which prompted a general discussion about acceptance of open access within the scientific community and ways that it could gain more acceptance ...
  13. scienceupulie
    scienceupulie@
    #onsci But how much support is there for open access in the scientific community? I hear it as a buzzword but I don't see it
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:27:30
  14. Ivalaine
    Ivalaine@
    @scienceupulie I hear a lot of open disdain for open access #onsci
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:28:39
  15. scienceupulie
    scienceupulie@
    @Ivalaine exactly. Great for the wider community, although the jargon may not make it that much more accessible #onsci
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:29:40
  16. is_chris
    is_chris@
    Open access is a generational thing in science, as more junior scientists take over there will be stronger push. @scienceupulie #onsci
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:29:41
  17. scienceupulie
    scienceupulie@
    #onsci there is still a lot of snobby opposition to open access
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:29:55
  18. droenn
    droenn@
    or worries about quality? RT @scienceupulie: #onsci there is still a lot of snobby opposition to open access
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:30:28
  19. droenn
    droenn@
    prestige etc. RT @scienceupulie: #onsci there is still a lot of snobby opposition to open access
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:30:44
  20. andchars
    andchars@
    I have open disdain for open access, but I am also using it RT @Ivalaine: @scienceupulie I hear a lot of open disdain for open access #onsci
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:32:24
  21. DrYobbo
    DrYobbo@
    @scienceupulie Old boys network for paper submission isn't compatible with open access/transparent review #onsci
    Wed, Jan 18 2012 19:30:45
  22. scienceupulie
    scienceupulie@
    @DrYobbo #onsci and the network isn't into open collaboration and collective papers
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:33:49
  23. dingram
    dingram@
    .@andchars @Ivalaine @scienceupulie Pure OpenAccess is fine. The evil hybrid where ppl pay to publish & libraries still pay is evil #OnSci
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:35:20
  24. The issue of 'opposition' to open access and the challenges posed by it continued as part of question 4
  25. onsci
    onsci@
    Lots on open access. Will collect your thoughts so far, but Q4: how might open access unfold this year? What are the key issues? #onsci
    Thu, Jan 19 2012 02:37:33

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