Ten ‘Personal’ Reasons why I am skeptical about Open Access
(OA): Thoughts of an Individual Researcher
Although a great deal
of hurdles are overcome with so many ‘models’ of Open Access (OA), ...
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Un reciente estudio dede dos universidades americanas informand de que es posible corregir algunos problemas relacionados con los primeros síntomas de la enfermedad de Alzheimer
Cuando uno piensa e...
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There are a few different ways that an
author can make money through digital publishing without actually selling their
content directly to consumers. For example authors can publish writing on
blog...
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I saw the movie that Saavedra (2015) referred to. In Colombia, it
was called “Intensamente” and in my opinion as a spectator the movie is
amazing. I make this judgement
as father that takes...
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Introduction
Publishing and fast food are, on the
surface, two very different industries. One sells books, the other food, and
the way they do it is very different. Fast food customers must go to
...
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Background Health
Literacy has become an important issue area during the past decades, both in
the academic and public dialogue. At the same time, new possibilities in the
emerging field of persona...
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Blog and podcast use is rising among learners in
the health professions. The lack of a standardized method to assess the quality
of these resources prompted a research agenda aimed at solving this ...
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For part 1 of this series, see Tuesday's post. How does resiliency work in our daily lives? Resiliency helps us survive, it prevents burnout and allows a person to stand up after a fall. Dunn et al...
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When I reflect on my life as a learner and as an educator, there are several things I wish I learned in medical school and that I hope I can teach to our students. Among them, is the concept and th...
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