Revolutionizing Data Dissemination: A Scientist's Perspective on Open Access and Technology

Scientist Peter H. Seeberger discusses the importance of open access in publishing for dissemination of research results, receiving feedback, and establishing a record for promotions. He delves into the advantages of open access over subscription models, the impact of technology on data dissemination, and the need for changes in judging impact and reception. Seeberger highlights the role of top scientists and institutions in driving change in the publishing landscape.

• Open Access
• Technology
• Data Dissemination
• Impact Factors
• Scientific Publishing

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1. Open Access: A Scientist s Perspective Peter H. Seeberger 7.11.2019 | 1 Peter H. Seeberger OA2020 - Prague

2. Why Do Scientists Publish ? 1) Disemminate research results 2) Get feedback from peers 3) Establish record basis for promotions, awards etc. 7.11.2019 | 2 Peter H. Seeberger OA2020 - Prague

3. Subscription or Open Access? 1) Subscription = reader pays 2) Open Access = author pays 3) Both pay = maximum return 4) 1) 3) What is a fair prize ?? 5) Neither pay = Platinum Open Access 7.11.2019 | 3 Peter H. Seeberger OA2020 - Prague

4. Technology Changes Everything! 1) Data storage and disemmination possible for anybody 2) Costs drastically reduced 3) Data can be reported in different ways (original data!) 4) Review process can be changed 5) Why do we need journals anymore ? Impact factors and H-indices are easier to count than to really understand and judge science! 7.11.2019 | 4 Peter H. Seeberger OA2020 - Prague

5. Revolutionizing Data Disemmination 1) Some top journals remain 2) Living articles and blogs 3) Better ways to judge impact and reception Change will have to come from the top scientists and the top institutions 7.11.2019 | 5 Peter H. Seeberger OA2020 - Prague

6. Thank You! Peter.seeberger@mpikg.mpg.de www.peter-seeberger.de Twitter @peterseeberger 7.11.2019 | 6 Peter H. Seeberger OA2020 - Prague