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How Far Has Open Access Progressed? (1)
Open Access Mega-Journals and "The Subversive Proposal" for the Academic Publishing SystemShigeki Sugita
The author compares different means of distributing scientific information for achieving open access, among them mega-journals. Will open access put an end to the paid subscription model?
The author compares different means of distributing scientific information for achieving open access, among them mega-journals. Will open access put an end to the paid subscription model?
How Far Has Open Access Progressed? (2)
Methods of Achieving Open Access

Kyoko Kurata
Methods of Achieving Open Access
In the current world of academic publishing, the author looks at the extent to which open access has taken hold and describes the realities of open access in 2012, including how it is being realized.
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SPARC Japan Activity: A Report by a Participant from the Japanese Society of Allergology (JSA)
Toshiko Takeda
SPARC Japan Activity: A Report by a Participant from the Japanese Society of Allergology (JSA)
A participant from a SPARC Japan Publishing Partner reports what she has learned and thought through participation in SPARC Japan activities as well as the things that can and should be made use of in future journal publications, including the points that need to be improved or corrected.
A Participant’s Report on the 1st SPARC Japan Seminar 2012 “Review of Research Assessment”
Hideo Murakami
A Participant’s Report on the 1st SPARC Japan Seminar 2012 “Review of Research Assessment
A participant reviews the seminar from his viewpoint. Related lecture presentation materials are available on the SPARC Japan Website for reference.
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Event Calendar
Event Calendar
Calendar of the upcoming events for SPARC Japan 2012