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. 2007 Feb 19:1:3.
doi: 10.1186/1752-153X-1-3.

Open access and open source in chemistry

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Open access and open source in chemistry

Matthew H Todd. Chem Cent J. .

Abstract

Scientific data are being generated and shared at ever-increasing rates. Two new mechanisms for doing this have developed: open access publishing and open source research. We discuss both, with recent examples, highlighting the differences between the two, and the strengths of both.

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