Sci-Mate
Sci-Mate was a proposal for an open collaboration of scientists using Web 2.0 software to address well known challenges in academic publishing[1] and technology transfer.[2] The site provided free access to a collection of Web 2.0 software applications intended to make it easier for researchers and developers to bring together the necessary knowledge, tools and people for productive research and/or development.
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The site's terms and conditions state that it is research, not profit, oriented, and is intended to be owned, controlled and run by its community of research scientist members.
Articles
Articles on sci-mate used Web 2.0 solutions for scientists to put their knowledge initially into open access articles, which can be ultimately published in '
Discussion
A Simple Machines Forum was integrated into the site to allow researchers to quickly clarify issues or disseminate information that is not intended for publication.
Item Exchange
The Material Transfer Environment (MaTE) is intended to allow researchers to clearly describe any item that might be of interest to other researchers and developers and the conditions of supply. The sort of items described that could be listed on the site include: research tools, such as
Once an item is listed, the software should help researchers manage interactions, answer questions, evaluate requests and distribute material. The software provides tools for IP management in the form of records, reports and data-flows to researchers, administrative staff and other controlling interests. This makes it possible for researchers to initiate the commercial distribution of items, although employers can appoint administrators to monitor and take over distribution at any time to ensure the best return for the researcher and other controlling interests.
Embedded
The site allowed for embedded web content, such as software applications or informative video or text content, along with descriptive text. Ratings and reviews help sort content by relevance to researchers.
References
- ^ Atkinson, R. "A Rationale for the Redesign of Scholarly Information Exchange." Library Resources & Technical Services. 44; (April 2000): 59–69.
- ^ Dass, O. P. "Building relationships with technology transfer officers.." Nature Biotechnology. 23(7); (July 2005): 781–783.
- ^ Lane, Bernhard (14 January 2009). "Idea sharing begins with a friend in the fridge". The Australian. Retrieved 2 May 2009.
- ^ "Breaking down the research silos". ABC. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 2 May 2009.