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Open Access to Scientific Knowledge: Policy Perspectives and National Initiatives
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Open access to scientific knowledge is an integral part of India's S&T policy intervention as discussed by the authors, and some of the major international and Indian national initiatives are highlighted in this article.Abstract:
Various initiatives are taken globally to make knowledge repositories more accessible to researchers by exploiting the internet platform and developing a model that allows free access. India is also actively participating in this new initiative. Open access to scientific knowledge is an integral part of India’s S&T policy intervention. Some of the major international and Indian national initiatives are highlighted. Further efforts that would be required to make Indian participation more fruitful are also brought out.read more
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