The Scholarly Kitchen
Archive for December 2011
Paper and Press — How Vanishing Technologies Become More Precious
Two shops from a bygone era fight for survival in downtown Los Angeles. Moving into the future doesn’t guarantee that things improve or become more edifying, as this video shows. Continue reading
The Best Dishes of 2011 — A Selection of Remarkable Posts from Another Great Year
When the data fail us, it’s up to the palate to discern the finest creations from the Kitchen. This year, there was a feast of offerings. This is one attempt at listing the most savory. Continue reading
Getting Real About Amazon — Taxes, Prices, Competition, and Long-term Strategies
Amazon’s retail juggernaut has many people upset, but perhaps we should all reflect on the fact that a company devoted to customer service, thin margins, and a long-term disciplined strategy can thrive. Continue reading
YouTube — Long-term Strategy Pays Off With Amazing Stats for 2011
How many views did YouTube have in 2011? More than you might imagine. Is it any wonder YouTube is front and center in so many cultural shifts? Continue reading
Dangerous Restraint — Is Censoring Science in Anyone’s Best Interest?
A controversial request that two journals censor full data reporting for fear of bioterror raises many questions, points to precedents, and hints at a better way to handle the problem than stifling scientific information. Continue reading
Chefs’ Selections: The Best Books Read During 2011
From classics old to classics new, the Chefs’ discursive reading habits surfaced some gems in 2011. Continue reading
UNESCO Launches Global Portal to Track Open Access
UNESCO, along with the U.S. State Department and others, launch a portal that has plenty of information, lower than usual amounts of rhetoric, but remains controversial because of how it’s positioned. Continue reading
Quality Reviewing Declines with Experience
A longitudinal study shows most reviewers submit poorer quality reviews over time. Cognitive decline and competing responsibilities may help to explain why experience may be a liability in peer-review. Continue reading
“Hating Amazon Is Not a Strategy” — The World Reacts As Amazon Opens a New Front in the Pricing Wars
The misplaced anxiety and consternation publishers and authors showed in the face of Amazon’s Price Check app revealed an industry and culture rooted in the past. And that’s not where the readers of the future are coming from. Continue reading
More On the Power of Mobile — Trends, Functionality, and Adoption All Point to Dominance
Mobile integration with plants, carpets, and shoes? Yes, they are increasingly being used, as the centrality of mobile devices increases. Continue reading
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