Support for open access from Russian scholarly society

From: The Scientist | Date: October 6, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

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The Russian Society of BioPsychiatry (RSBP) has issued a statement in support of Open Access. The society called on international organizations and colleagues worldwide to join forces to support implementation of Open Access initiatives. The RSBP also stated its unequivocal support for legislative initiatives aimed at gaining free and open access to scientific papers that result from studies funded by state or government organizations.

The statement, signed by the RSBP President Oleg Syropiatov, was published (in Russian) in the September issue of the society's electronic newsletter, ...

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