https://access.okfn.org/2012/03/20/scientific-social-networks-are-the-future-of-science/ Sharing the results of publicly funded research Sun, 08 May 2016 10:20:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 https://access.okfn.org/2012/03/20/scientific-social-networks-are-the-future-of-science/#comment-184886 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:51:05 +0000 https://access.okfn.org/?p=283#comment-184886 […] In my view, the future of science will ultimately depend on the formation of many such interconnected scientific communities covering all possible areas. Making optimal use of the internet and social media, scientists and citizens within and between these communities will collaborate to produce more useful knowledge than ever before and to store, maintain and provide information for those who seek it. Especially for medical scientists in the developing world, these communities will provide vehicles for innovation, health improvement and development in their respective countries. Following this line of thought, the only hope of winning the battle against malaria, aids, neglected diseases and other tropical infections will lie in free access to and sharing of information, and in joining forces by way of social media and open science communities. It is for these reasons that a research community like MalariaWorld will be our best hope to win the ongoing battle against malaria. – See more at: https://access.okfn.org/2012/03/20/scientific-social-networks-are-the-future-of-science/#sthash.fGnvnZkv.dpuf  […]

]]>