Latin American research publications rising fast
Scientific output in Latin America is growing, though not equally in all countries and research areas, an analysis shows.
View Article'Suspect' journals take scientists for a ride
Some 'journals' are out for profit, not to carry peer-reviewed science — and researchers in the developing world are targets, reports Yojana Sharma.
View ArticleKenya's top university opens up its research
The University of Nairobi launches free online research repository designed to make its academic output more visible and to boost collaboration.
View ArticleCaribbean research news site closes due to weak demand
A research and development news service for the Caribbean region has shut down, citing inadequate subscription levels.
View ArticleInformal dialogues can help drive global health policy
With the global community gearing up for World Health Day, informal dialogues can build partnerships to drive health policy.
View ArticleScience and NGO practice are closer than they appear
Recognising common ground is the first step towards concrete ways of enhancing the work of both scientists and development practitioners.
View ArticleA culture of plagiarism is harming Africa's journalists
In the first of two articles on how to support African science journalism online, Research Africa editor Linda Nordling takes on plagiarism.
View ArticleOpen access is the future for Africa's science media
Brains Network editor Marc Mcilhone backs open sharing in the second article on how to support online science journalism in Africa.
View ArticleWCSJ2013 urged to find new funding model for critical journalism
A plan is needed to protect critical science journalism as media incomes fall, heard a meeting ahead of the World Conference of Science Journalists.
View ArticleDeveloping nations should avoid 'slow science'
Scientists in developing countries should increase the quality of their research by publishing more good papers, not fewer, says Rafael Loyola.
View ArticleScience journalism and communication make a good match
Communicators and journalists complement one another and should work together to promote public engagement with scientific knowledge.
View ArticleIndia lacks political will for science communication
Budgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta
View ArticleYoung scientists are missing out on vital skills
The right training will help scientists engage society — and their peers — on sustainability, says Bernard Slippers.
View ArticleTreaty eases access to books for the visually impaired
An international treaty will increase access to published works for the partially sighted by easing copyright laws.
View ArticleFocus on Disability: Book treaty needs tech backup
The easing of copyright laws is a crucial move, but it must be backed by investment and technology, says Sue Coe.
View ArticleCultivating a voice outside academia has tangible benefits
Evidence of impact for SciDev.Net’s opinion articles shows what researchers stand to gain from improving communication skills.
View ArticleWhat journalists want from scientists and why
Nervous of reporters? Esther Nakkazi explains the what, why and when of scientists interacting with journalists.
View ArticleSting exposes 'wild west' of open-access publishing
Many open-access journals globally give short shrift to peer-review, an investigation by Science reveals.
View ArticleTen years in, free access initiative sees limited use
Despite 2,500 developing world institutions having signed up for the AGORA programme, many are not using it.
View ArticleJournalism contest eyes developing country entries
A competition designed to raise coverage of development issues may widen its entry criteria, says an organiser.
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