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Ethics In Scholarly Publishing Is More Than Following Guidelines

Without understanding the dimensions of ethics in scholarly communications, our attempts at improving the system through tools and training may not be effective and sustainable.

  • By Haseeb Irfanullah
  • Dec 9, 2024
  • 6 Comments
  • Time To Read: 5 mins

SXSW Interactive: Slow Down To Speed Up

Back to SXSW this year! Hear about the conference, the speakers, and the themes. Tell us what resonates with you the most!

  • By Ann Michael
  • Mar 22, 2023
  • 0 Comments
  • Time To Read: 6 mins

Can Handwriting Be Copyrighted?

A website that provided fonts based on the handwriting of famous songwriters has been shut down. But is there actually a legal case to answer?

  • By Charlie Rapple
  • Apr 27, 2018
  • 5 Comments
  • Time To Read: 2 mins

IT Arrogance vs. Academic Culture — Why the Outcome Is Virtually Certain

Claims that technological innovations can smash cultures and revolutionize the fundamentals of scientific communication mistake superficial changes for deep changes. Technology alone isn’t enough. In fact, it seems that publishing changes technology.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Apr 30, 2012
  • 30 Comments
  • Time To Read: 7 mins

When Did Print Become an Input?

When print is an input every other content product inherits prints DNA and can’t help looking and acting a lot like its parent.

  • By Ann Michael
  • May 24, 2010
  • 27 Comments
  • Time To Read: 3 mins

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