[Irtalk] How to break free from the stifling grip of luxury journals

[Hilton Gibson]

Last week was the most memorable week of my scientific career. Accompanied
by family, friends and colleagues, I was honoured with the award of a Nobel
Prize in an unforgettable ceremony and banquet. That same week, I also
chose to express highly critical views about deficiencies I perceive in the
system scientists use for publishing and rewarding scientific research, for
which I was both attacked and praised.

http://theconversation.com/how-to-break-free-from-the-stifling-grip-of-luxury-journals-21669
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