“And in conclusion, funding for further research will be required”
Posted: June 14, 2012 Filed under: News, Notes, Scholarly publishing, Universities | Tags: scholarly publishing, short clips Leave a comment »Globe and Mail reporter Anna Mehler Paperny reported today on research that is pointing to a new treatment for people infected with the Ebola virus. After explaining how the treatment works and its implications, she concludes:
On a pragmatic level, getting this research published in a well-regarded journal could make it easier for Dr. Kobinger to ask for continued government funding in a cash-strapped environment.
What a pleasingly blunt statement about the economics of publication!