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We're not currently planning to open source the platform. But we are encouraging (though not forcing) journals to provide open access to their content. At the m
by coryschires 15y ago
We're not currently planning to open source the platform. But we are encouraging (though not forcing) journals to provide open access to their content. At the moment, our goal is to provide journal editors with a quality tool. We'll be thinking more about open access as we continue to add publishing functionality.
As for open source solutions, there is OJS (http://pkp.sfu.ca/?q=ojs http://pkp.sfu.ca/?q=ojs). It's heart is in the right place, but it's an unfortunately clumsy product that lacks many of important features we're looking to add.
- rd108 15y agoWhat do you think of the current SOPA-like "Research Works Act" bill being shuttled through Congress? http://publishing.umich.edu/2012/01/05/more-legislative/ http://publishing.umich.edu/2012/01/05/more-legislative/ http://www.opencongress.org/contact_congress_letters/24541-H-R-3699-Research-Works-Act http://www.opencongress.org/contact_congress_letters/24541-H...
- coryschires 15y agoWe've been discussing HR3699 on Scholastica: http://scholasticahq.com/conversation/questions/hr3699-and-the-best-way-of-disseminating-scientific-knowledge-that-the-public-has-paid-for http://scholasticahq.com/conversation/questions/hr3699-and-t... At the risk of being reductive, I generally believe publicly funded research ought to be publicly available (or at least available at a price that's reasonable for the average person).