Research blogging: indexing and registering the change in science 2.0.

ABSTRACT: Increasing public interest in science information in a digital and 2.0 science era promotes a dramatically, rapid and deep change in science itself. The emergence and expansion of new technologies and internet-based tools is leading to new means to improve scientific methodology and communication, assessment, promotion and certification. It allows methods of acquisition, manipulation and storage, generating vast quantities of data that can further facilitate the research process. It also improves access to scientific results through information sharing and discussion. Content previously restricted only to specialists is now available to a wider audience. This context requires new management systems to make scientific knowledge more accessible and useable, including new measures to evaluate

SUBMITTER: Fausto S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3520957 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature