Scholars and publishers of open access journals alike thrive on the constant publication and dissemination of research. At its core, journal articles represent the advancement of human knowledge. When writing a manuscript, previous articles…

Whether a scientist is an expert in a field or a new student asked to design experiments on a new research topic, Open Knowledge Maps are indispensable visualization tools that quickly display the state of the world’s scientific knowledge.…

We all know the scenario: Trawling through the literature databases, you come across an intriguing new article. The article promises to hold the answer to a burning question, support your exciting new theory, or even hold clues to what that…

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has demonstrated its support for rapid dissemination of research data through the open access policy that they support. Self-described as impatient optimists, the Foundation’s open access policy is…

Data gathered in clinical trials is critical to effective medical treatment, as they allow doctors to make informed decisions in patient care. Researchers and policymakers also rely on clinical trials when designing research proposals and…