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Open Science
What is Open Science? Open Science Programmes/Initiatives Articles/reports on OS Declarations/Statements
eBulletin May 2021
This month I explore: Academic Misconduct and Publishing Deception, Intellectual Property, Open Access & Publishing Issues, and Conference alert for 2022.
Questionable Citation and Collusion Practices
Citation Cartels and Practices Citation Gaming and Manipulation Patterns Journal mismanagement and challenges Self-citation, Stacking and Citation Abuse Citation of Retracted Works AI and citation manipulation Systematic Manipulation and Peer Review Fraud Photo by Gunnar Ridderström on Unsplash
Libraries and Archives and our Documentary Heritage – Why Copyright Amendment Bill is so crucial
The crucial role of libraries and archives, more so than ever before, is recognised at an international level, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). International IP agreements such as the Berne Convention and the TRIPS Agreement, provide for limitations and exceptions to the exclusive rights of authors, to ensure balance in copyright laws, for […]
South African Government Perpetuates the “Book Famine”
Since 1998, the library and higher education sectors in South Africa have been calling for a more balanced and updated copyright law. In 1998 and 2000, the South African University Vice-Chancellors’ Association (SAUVCA) and the Committee of Technikons (CTP), the then representative bodies of all the public-funded universities and technikons, mandated two copyright task teams […]
Are You Publishing in Predatory Publications?
So, you receive a very flattering invitation from a publisher asking to publish your thesis or dissertation, or to publish an article for you. If you are a new scholarly author or have not published before, this is bound to be exciting news for you and a perceived stepping-stone to the world of scholarly publishing. […]
Open Licensing – Creative Commons
Open Licensing and Creative Commons (CC) Licensors and Licensees Creative Commons, Copyright and AI Some CC licensed books Find CC licensed material (without copyright clearance)
Predatory Publishing Practices and Fake Conferences
Predatory Publishing Paper Mills Resources on Predatory Publishing Practices Avoiding Predatory Publishers Journal Lists to Avoid Predatory Journals Predatory Publishing and AI Fake Conferences Evaluation Tools
The WTO Waiver Proposal
WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT FOR SOUTH AFRICA? On 2 October 2020, South Africa and India petitioned the World Trade Organization (WTO) to allow all WTO members to waive or bypass granting or enforcement of patents, trade secrets, industrial designs, and copyrights on COVID-19-related drugs, vaccines, diagnostics and other medical technologies for the duration of the pandemic. Member countries, especially developing countries, urgently need the […]
Artificial Intelligence
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? AI and Intellectual Property Videos on AI and IP AI and Research AI Research Policies and Guidelines AI and Publishing – Guides
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