Bold ideas and critical thoughts on science.
A groundbreaking DEAL?

A groundbreaking DEAL?

Marcel Knöchelmann takes a look on the DEAL-Wiley Agreement, details of the contract reveal that this new big deal may come at a high cost.

Open Science in Africa

Open Science in Africa

Justin Ahinon and Jo Havemann (both founders of AfricArXiv) talk in this article about the development of Open Science Services in Africa, initiatives, the current situation and chances in the future.

Decentralizing Science

Decentralizing Science

The case for decentralized, trusted platforms for the dissemination of scientific information and attribution.

Putting data before the carrot

Putting data before the carrot

Self-citations and academic assessments: Including the s-index as an additional metric thus provides important context to guide decisions based on academic value.