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22 March 2004
Provides links to evidence submitted to the Select Committee inquiry and the uncorrected transcripts of the oral evidence sessions. This inquiry page will be continuously updated.
(Mis)Leading Open Access Myths - BioMed Central responds to criticisms of the Open Access publishing model.
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Feature
The many-copy problem and the many-copy solution
Peter Suber is one of the leading advocates of Open Access. Suber discusses the many-copy problem; the multitude of mirrored articles that Open Access could generate.
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Editorial
Declaring good intentions
The last year has seen a plethora of declarations from various organizations stating their strong support for Open Access to scientific information.
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Research news from BioMed Central journals
Winning a match, just as for some football supporters, appears to put the boubou bird in the mood for a song - according to a recent BMC Ecology article.
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Just missing breakfast makes you more sensitive to sweet and salty tastes, according to research published in BMC Neuroscience.
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News
Cornell launches an Open Access university press
Cornell University has begun a new publishing venture that will make books freely available on the Internet.
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Who, What & Why?
A regular short guide to the players and technical terms relevant to Open Access publishing. 'Who, What & Why?' helps readers to become informed about the world of Open Access.

This issue we feature LOCKSS ('Lots of Copies Keeps Stuff Safe').
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Open Access Journals
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