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Smart Fishing for Information: Using Open Access and Free Information Resources for Finding and Publishing Fisheries Science in Africa

Creator:

Collins, Jean and Webster, Janet G.

Abstract:

In the past, fisheries and aquaculture researchers in Africa have been handicapped by poor access to current scientific literature and difficulties in getting published in visible outlets. Efforts in the past decade to improve access, awareness and use of information have flourished. We examine whether these efforts are reflected in...

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Presentation and Research Paper
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Open Access Journals in Marine & Aquatic Sciences

Creator:

Webster, Janet and Butler, Barbara

Abstract:

As the options for open access publishing increase, scientists and students are a bit befuddled by the choices and the costs. Librarians are being asked difficult questions: Is this an okay journal to publish in? Is the editorial board reputable? How much is this going to cost? Is it worth...

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Presentation and Research Paper