Best Tromsø Podcasts (2024)

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#56 IOI and Infra Finder 34:36

2d ago34:36

34:36

The non-profit initiative IOI (Invest in Open Infrastructure) works to increase the investment in, and adoption of, open infrastructure. This podcast episode was recorded in conjunction with the launch of the collaboratively developed, openly available Infra Finder database.More details, including a transcript of the entire episode, can be found at…

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#55 The European Landscape of Institutional Publishing 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

This episode discusses Diamond Open Access publishing services provided by institutions, occasioned by a recent landscape report on Institutional Publishing in the European Research Area and a synopsis of the same report. The main findings of the report are contextualized alongside previously assembled knowledge on Diamond Open Access journals and …

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#54 Rights Retention Policies - a SPARC Europe report 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

A discussion on SPARC Europe's report "Opening Knowledge: Retaining Rights and Open Licensing in Europe" (Zenodo, 28 June 2023). Three of the authors of the report share their thoughts on why the landscape differs so much between countries. They also look to the future of Rights Retention Policies across Europe.More details, including a transcript …

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#53 Research Assessment – Navigating Pitfalls and Promoting Change 1:00:02

4M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Podcast version of the closing panel discussion at The 18th Munin Conference on Scholarly Publishing (Tromsø, Norway, 8–10 November 2023). The panel consisted of champions of research assessment reform (Yensi Flores Bueso, University of Washington / University College Cork; Kirstie Whitaker, The Alan Turing Institute) and university leaders (Hervé …

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#52 Responsible Research Assessment 25:16

5M ago25:16

25:16

Felix Schönbrodt speaks about his work within the German Psychological Society, where he is part of a committee that has developed a set of guidelines for Responsible Research Assessment. A professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Germany, Schönbrodt is also the leader of LMU’s Open Science Centre and has been working actively to prom…

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Designing a New Generation of Hotel Rooms at Marriott’s Innovation Lab 12:20

5M ago12:20

12:20

What can travelers expect from the next generation of hotel rooms? To find out, Hamish heads to the top secret innovation lab at Marriott Headquarters — where more adaptable, interactive, and locally connected hotel rooms are being crafted as the ideal home base for millions of travel journeys to come. He learns why the near future of hotel rooms i…

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Tromsø, Norway: Catch the Northern Lights over mountains and fjords at Moxy Tromsø 12:30

6M ago12:30

12:30

Eleven stories above the arctic circle, a panoramic view — of Norwegian mountains, fjords, and the Northern Lights — sweeps travelers into the natural world. That’s the first thing you’ll see when you check in at Moxy Tromsø, because the hotel lobby is intentionally perched on the top floor. A welcome drink and an uninterrupted view make this a one…

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New York City: Discover the choreography of travel with David Rockwell, designer of W New York - Union Square 13:19

6M ago13:19

13:19

What do an airport terminal, the set of a Broadway show, and one of the most revered parks in New York City have in common? They’ve all been shaped by renowned designer David Rockwell — and they all reveal the hidden choices that go into designing a public space. David’s work shows a deep understanding of gathering places, in-between spaces, and tr…

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Bucharest: Meet for drinks in a 100-year-old bank vault at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection 16:07

7M ago16:07

16:07

Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, is a rising destination for travelers who want to visit a vibrant European city with a fantastic local food scene, access to breathtaking countryside excursions, and centuries of historic architecture. Tapping into that history is The Marmorosch Bucharest, an Autograph Collection Hotel. This hotel was crafted…

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Bali: Embrace culture through design at Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort in Indonesia 15:28

7M ago15:28

15:28

On the southern tip of the Indonesian island of Bali, the Nusa Dua peninsula offers travelers some of the most stunning beaches in Southeast Asia. But the area surrounding Nusa Dua is also home to majestic cliffs, lush hills, and stone temples. These settings offer a chance to connect with Bali’s local landscape, architecture, and culture — an expe…

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Yucatan, Mexico: Connect stars, sea, and cenotes at the St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya 18:45

8M ago18:45

18:45

The Riviera Maya, a coastal paradise on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, is home to peaceful mangroves, stunning beaches, and breathtaking freshwater pools known as cenotes. And nestled amongst the mangrove trees is the St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya — a 620-acre reserve that immerses travelers in a heavenly natural setting and pays homage to…

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#51 Breaking up with Elsevier 22:16

10M ago22:16

22:16

Janine Bijsterbosch, member of the editorial team of Imaging Neuroscience, informs about their recent break with publishing giant Elsevier. The editors collectively left the Elsevier journal Neuroimage, where the impact factor was 7.4 and the cost of publishing (APC) was set at 3,450 US Dollars. Instead, they set up a new, non-profit journal called…

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#50 Brill And Open Access 33:03

11M ago33:03

33:03

Stephanie Veldman and Arjan van Dijk of Brill Publishing reveal the economic mechanisms and strategic thinking behind their work in open access. A 340-year-old publishing house with strong credentials in the Humanities and Social Sciences in particular, it publishes some 1,400 academic books and more than 300 peer-reviewed journals annually. About …

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#49 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as promoter of Open Research 27:56

1y ago27:56

27:56

An online interview with Ashley Farley, program officer of Knowledge and Research Services at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As of 2023, the Gates Foundation earmarks some 8,000,000,000 US Dollars annually to its various philanthropic goals. Focusing on global health and global development, the Gates Foundation supports a wide range of resear…

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#48 DIAMAS - supporting high quality Diamond Open Access publishing 20:10

1+ y ago20:10

20:10

An introduction to the project DIAMAS, aimed at investigating and supporting “diamond” open access publishing models, i.e. free for the reader as well as the author (no publishing charges/APCs). An ultimate goal of the three-year project is to foster high-quality diamond publishing by setting up a Europe-wide capacity center. The recording was made…

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#47 A short introduction to DOAJ 11:54

1+ y ago11:54

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The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) was founded in 2003. It currently lists more than 18,000 peer-reviewed, strictly open access journals (Gold or Diamond). Dominic Mitchell, who has worked for DOAJ for the last ten years, explains how the indexing process is managed by a combination of volunteers and salaried staff like himself, how they …

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#46 The whys and whats of OPERAS 19:24

1+ y ago19:24

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OPERAS, the European research infrastructure dedicated to open scholarly communication in the social sciences and humanities, has more than 50 member institutions from 16 different countries. The aim is to share knowledge between stakeholders across Europe through a variety of multinational Special Interest Groups developing collaborative services …

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Los Angeles: Explore Two Hotels Under One Roof at the Moxy and AC Downtown L.A. 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

21:41

George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg have been partners in design (and in life) for decades, creating award-winning hospitality spaces that span the globe and never deliver the same experience twice. When they were asked to design the interiors for two distinct hotels built inside the same 37-story building in Downtown Los Angeles, George and Glenn dec…

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#45 Open Science – A Croatian Perspective 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

Jadranka Stojanovski discusses the evolution of library support for open science from a Croatian perspective. Since the 1990s, she has been heavily involved in several national research infrastructures, such as: the combined scientific bibliography and green open access repository CROSBI; HRČAK, a platform now hosting more than 500 open access jour…

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#44 Open Science – A French Perspective 27:20

1+ y ago27:20

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A discussion about the origins and growth of various French infrastructures for open research, especially in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH). Among the services discussed are OpenEdition, a national publishing infrastructure for Open Access journals and books in the SSH disciplines; the HAL archive, a national repository for Green Open Acc…

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#43 The Rights Retention Policy of Edinburgh University 16:21

1+ y ago16:21

16:21

As the first UK institution, Edinburgh University adopted a Rights Retention Policy on 1st January 2022. As a result, all research articles written by Edinburgh’s researchers can now be made legally available in open access immediately upon publication in a journal or a volume of conference proceedings. In this episode, head of Library Research Sup…

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The Maldives: Overwater Villas with Unexpected Design at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa 17:20

1+ y ago17:20

17:20

The Maldives, an archipelago of more than a thousand islands off the southern tip of India, is renowned for pristine beaches and unparalleled ocean views. The natural setting of these islands, which sit atop shimmering waters and reflect colors of emerald and royal blue, is the perfect place for an island resort getaway. But while any number of res…

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Costa Rica: Discover Biophilic Design in a Mangrove Jungle at El Mangroove, Autograph Collection 12:38

1+ y ago12:38

12:38

Discover how design, blended with nature, puts you right inside a mangrove, so you can immerse yourself in the jungles of Costa Rica at the El Mangroove Hotel and Residences. Host and hotel design reviewer Hamish Kilburn speaks with owner Andres Pacheco and architect Ronald Zürcher to find out how they worked with the mangrove to build their hotel.…

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Airport Hotels: Designs That Defy Stereotype, from Amsterdam to Toronto 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

23:18

For the longest time, Airport hotels have been treated as nonchalant, transitional places — simply somewhere to rest your head during a layover, en route to your true destination. With their focus on business clientele, airline staff, and people seeking refuge from a canceled flight or missed connection, airport hotels haven’t always provided an ex…

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#42 Dataverse.no 24:53

1+ y ago24:53

24:53

The service for open research datasets Dataverse.no was established in 2017. Five years later, it holds some 1,300 datasets created by researchers at fourteen partner institutions. All submitted datasets are curated (checked) before they are published by curators at the various institutions. In addition, curators have established courses and webina…

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Budapest: Become Royalty at Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel 19:28

1+ y ago19:28

19:28

Picture the grand entrance to an Austro-Hungarian palace from the late 19th century, complete with iron-wrought gates and a vaulted ceiling. A beautiful blend of art styles that includes Art Nouveau, Baroque, and Romanesque. Ornate finishings on everything, from handle rails to columns and ceilings. A color palette that reflects the city’s rooftops…

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Nova Scotia: Experience Maritime Design at Muir Halifax, Autograph Collection 24:30

1+ y ago24:30

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As the capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax is known for its charm, its culinary scene, and its coastal climate. Built on one of the largest natural harbors in the world, this Canadian city is often filled with a gentle fog and sea mist — creating a sense of place that’s simultaneously rooted in the ocean and the earth. Muir Halifax, Autograph Collectio…

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E&G Pres. Euphoric Sessions 140 (2022-05-06) @ AH.FM 1:02:14

1+ y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

01. Robert Nickson - Delyo_s Voyage (Extended Mix)02. Daniel Skyver - We Go Again (Extended Mix)03. Maarten De Jong - Magnum Opus (Extended Mix)04. Bond feat. EKE (NL) - Focus (Extended Mix) 05. The WLT - Hearten (Extended Mix)06. Metta & Glyde vs Ronski Speed - Twin Flame (Extended Mix)07. Craig Connelly & Numa - Headed For The Sun (Extended Mix)0…

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E&G Pres. Euphoric Sessions 142 (2022 - 07 - 01) @AH.FM 1:00:53

1+ y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

01. Peter Miethig & Van Cosmic - Freefall (Extended Mix)02. Emanuele Congeddu - Stellar 111 (Extended Mix)03. Mark Sherry - Luminosity Curve (Will Rees Extended Remix)04. Jak Aggas - Sky High (Extended Mix)05. Osman Mousa & Blue5even - Soaring Lights (Extended Mix)06. Robert Nickson ft Ryan Leslie - Stratocast (Extended Mix)07. Sneijder & Thomas Br…

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Welcome to Travel by Design 1:31

1+ y ago1:31

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Host Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, leads us on a globetrotting journey through immersive, insightful conversations with the designers behind the world’s most extraordinary hotels. Travel by Design reimagines the hotel design podcast previously known as Behind the Design. From a secluded overwater villa in the Maldives, to a rejuvenated r…

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#41 Dr. h.c. Johan Rooryck – an in-depth interview 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

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On 1 September 2022, professor of linguistics and director of cOAlition S Johan Rooryck was created a doctor honoris causa at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. In this in-depth interview, Rooryck reflects on his career so far and shares his vision of a future where scholar-led, fair and equitable open access prevails over commercial publishing s…

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#40 An Institutional Rights Retention Strategy 13:16

2+ y ago13:16

13:16

In this episode, Camilla Brekke, prorector for research and development at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, informs about the institution's new Open Access Policy, in which Rights Retention is a key element. Host: Per Pippin Aspaas.Further details, including a transcript of the entire episode, can be found at https://doi.org/10.7557/19.6436.…

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#39 Journal transition to an Open Access platform 33:08

2+ y ago33:08

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The National Library of Sweden recently launched a platform for Swedish Open Access journals, known as Publicera (publicera.kb.se). So far, three peer-reviewed journals from the humanities and social sciences have completed their transition onto the platform. In this episode, the editors of the journals describe the transition process and reflect u…

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#38 Recognition & Rewards in the Netherlands 22:26

2+ y ago22:26

22:26

In this episode, Kim Huijpen from the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) tells about the programme following the publication of Room for Everyone's Talent, a position paper aiming for a wholescale overhaul of the practices of research assessment in the Netherlands. The podcast interview was made in conjunction with the Munin Conf…

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#37 OPENPOLAR.NO 14:03

2+ y ago14:03

14:03

A discussion on the new service Open Polar: The Global Open Access Portal for Research Data and Publications on the Arctic and Antarctic (https://openpolar.no). Presenting only freely available documents on the Arctic and Antarctic, Open Polar is a thematic search engine that can be a useful tool for both researchers and decision makers. Tamer Abu-…

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JW Marriott Venice: Designed for Self-Care in "Real Italian Style" 20:51

3y ago20:51

20:51

Travel by boat across the Venetian lagoon and escape onto a private island, where every step — and every plate of locally sourced food — has been thoughtfully integrated to bring you back into touch with the healing power of earth, sea, and sun. In this episode, we travel to the J.W. Marriott Venice resort and Spa, which gives guests access to the …

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#36 FAIR and transparent research data - an introduction 17:29

3y ago17:29

17:29

This interview was recorded in July 2020 for DocEnhance (docenhance.eu), an EU-funded project that aims to broaden the expertise of PhDs by developing courses in transferable skills. One such transferable skill is how to manage your research data in a transparent manner and as much as possible in accordance with the FAIR principles (Findable, Acces…

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#35 Meteorology as Citizen Science 17:53

3+ y ago17:53

17:53

Eirik Samuelsen, senior meteorologist at the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (Met) and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, discusses the importance of citizen science to current meteorology in Norway. Amateurs contribute to the improvement of weather forecasts in various ways, from anecdotic but valuable feedback on errors in the forecast to a …

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#34 Library Support for Open Education 26:22

4y ago26:22

26:22

Mariann Løkse, head of Library Services, and Øystein Lund, head of the Resource Center for Teaching, Learning and Techology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway share their thoughts on open education. They talk us through information literacy, MOOCs, learning outcomes from online courses as compared to traditional classroom lectures, and a range …

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#33 SMARTool 21:01

4y ago21:01

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In this episode, we are discussing SMARTool (Strategic Mastery of Russian Tool), a free-to-use online resource for learners of the Russian language. Professor of Russian Laura Janda explains the pedagogical principles behind the tool and plans for future expansions, whereas IT engineer Radovan Bast shares his views on how the choice of sharing the …

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#32 A Student's Perspective 15:11

4y ago15:11

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In this episode, we are exploring a student's perspective on open science – and specifically replication studies. Kristoffer Klevjer recently finished his master’s degree in psychology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and has now taken on a PhD. But already as a master student, he was involved in replication studies. In his experience, replic…

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#31 Teaching Open Science 16:15

4y ago16:15

16:15

In this episode, we are discussing how to teach open science to PhD students. Helene N. Andreassen, head of Library Teaching and Learning Support at the University Library of UiT the Arctic University of Norway shares her experiences with the integration of open science in a special, tailor-made course for PhD's that have just started their project…

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#30 Life Without a Journal Deal 15:15

4y ago15:15

15:15

In this episode, we are talking about what it is like to live without the larger journal deals. In 2018, Sweden announced that they terminated their previous agreement with Elsevier, and was without a deal until the start of 2020. We want to know how the library and researchers managed without, what they did, and how they feel about the new deal th…

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#29 Mission or Money? 19:12

4y ago19:12

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What is the historical relationship between publishing, money-making and scholarly mission? We explore the past with our guest Aileen Fyfe. She is a historian of science, technology and publishing, and Professor of Modern History at the University of St Andrews. The host of this episode is Erik Lieungh.…

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#28 Open Code & Peer Review 23:18

4+ y ago23:18

23:18

In this episode, we are talking about code and the benefits of making your code available in a peer review process and having it checked. Our guest is Dr. Stephen Eglen from the department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. Together with Dr. Daniel Nüst, from the University of Münster, he has created Code…

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#27 Publishing Open Access Monographs 12:42

4+ y ago12:42

12:42

Our guest today is Lucy Barnes, Editor and Project Coordinator at Open Book Publishers. She talks about what it is to be a small not-for-profit open access book publisher. Together with other publishers, they have formed ScholarLed with the philosophy of ‘scaling small’; in other words, rather than seeking to grow their reach by any one of them bec…

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#26 Music Research 14:35

4+ y ago14:35

14:35

In this episode, we talk about Music Research, and how it is to practice open research within this field. Our guest is Alexander Jensenius, Associate Professor at the Department of Musicology- Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion (IMV) at the University of Oslo. He is also behind MusicLAb, an event-based project where dat…

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#25 Democratizing Health Research 14:10

4+ y ago14:10

14:10

Is it fair that researchers and policymakers in low-income countries have to pay to read new research on diseases they treat? Today's guest is Robert Terry from the World Health Organization’s Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), where he works as a manager of research policy. His background is from both the Royal…

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Taking the Plunge into Aquatic Design at Gaylord Opryland's SoundWaves 17:14

4+ y ago17:14

17:14

What is it about sitting by the waves that makes so many people happy? And what does it take to recreate that feeling at a hotel that's nowhere near the ocean? We've spent hours talking about the design of hotels and the world of hospitality. But in this episode, we go on a deep dive into the design of SoundWaves, a one-of-a-kind water attraction t…

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#24 Open Access in Latin-America 14:14

4+ y ago14:14

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There are other ways of doing Open Access than the model in Europe and North-America. So what can we learn from colleagues in Latin America? Dr. Arianna Becerril-García is a professor at the Autonomous University of the state of Mexico, and the chair of AmeliCA and Executive Director and co-founder of Redalyc.org. She shares her opinion on the valu…

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