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Makiing Indian research immediate non-APC OA
by Kailash Garg 24 Dec '24

24 Dec '24

This concerns Professor Arunachalam's suggestion to stop paying APC. I fully agree with Professor Arunachalam that the GoI should stop this practice. With warm regards, Dr. K. C. Garg, Former Chief Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR Member, Editorial Board, COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics, Annals of Library and Information Studies, and Journal of Scientometric Research. Life Member, International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI), IASLIC, DLA, and Academic Counsellor IGNOU

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Fwd: 2024 Wrapped
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Dec '24

24 Dec '24

Friends, Greetings from Chennai, India. The future of knowledge exchange in STEM, social sciences and other areas of scholarship is through preprints supported by post public peer review.* The journal, as we know it, has served us well for over 300 years till men like Robert Maxwell came on the scene and greed of the publishers became the dominant feature and the interest of science and scientists were sacrificed at the altar of their greed. Recall that Maxwell openly said that publishing journals had become a perpetual money making machine. In the past the imperialists came as traders to countries of the Global South and colonized them and plundered their wealth. The case of the British rule of the subcontinent was the best (or should we say the worst) example. This is exactly what is happening now. What is worse, we are willingly inviting the publishers and surrendering to them. At least when the British wanted to subjugate India, there was some, even if only sporadic, resistance, witness the heroic battles waged by Rani Velu Nachiar, Rani Jhansi, Tipu Sultan, and several others. Now we are giving a red carpet welcome to commercial publishers of the West and taking them on a 'bus tour' to our best academic and other research institutes (including IISc!) so they could teach the faculty and doctoral students how to write and submit research papers that would be acceptable to them for publication if one also accepts to pay APC and surrender copyright to one's own intellectual creation, often facilitated by taxpayers' money. I often wonder how a nation which ranks close to the top in inequality can decide to spend its scarce resources on paying APC to publish research papers (which could jolly well be published in other journals which do not charge APC or better still placed in a respectable global archive at no cost). Why can't we follow the example of the US NIH and insist that all research papers resulting from public funding be made publicly available at the same time they appear in a journal? Why can't we have an equivalent of OSTP's Nelson memo? At the least, why can't we implement the CSIR's plan and the DBT-DST mandate of open access through institutional and national level repositories such as Science Central and CSIR Central? With best wishes, Subbiah Arunachalam *Please see 1. https://council.science/publications/normalization-preprints/ 2. https://blog.sciety.org/sciety-wrapped-2024/?ref=sciety-product-news-newsle…

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Information Resources -- 241223 & Forthcoming Events
by Mohan Hr 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Forthcoming Events 28th Dec 2024 at 6.30 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai & HCC cordially invite you to the webinar on "Productivity & Mental Wellness in the Workplace (Includes: Ikigai, Positive Psychology and The Ekzercado Method)" by Mr Anand Manikutty, Director, Qwykr Technologies, USA PDF invite at https://bit.ly/web-241228-mental-wellness-invite Register at https://bit.ly/web-241228-mental-wellness by 27th Dec evening to get the webinar joining link ===== 8th Jan 2025 at 6.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Quantum Software Development Life Cycle" by Dr. Rajiv Chopra, Associate Prof., CSE, Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi & Author of the book "Quantum Computing Techniques (Theory & Practice)" PDF invite at https://bit.ly/web-250108-qsdlc-invite Register at https://bit.ly/web-250108-qsdlc by 7th Jan 2024 evening to get the webinar joining link ===== Information Resources Visit http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2024/12/ir-241221-31-hrm-cseit-information.h… to access the information related to the following 23 resources IEEE CS Colloquium eBook: AI for Data Science eBook: Introduction to Probability for Data Science eBook: Python Projects with API eBook: Statistical Analysis Handbook eBook: The Daily Dose of Data Science Archives eBook: Introduction to Probability for Data Science eBook: Generative AI Foundations in Python eBook: The essential guide to AI Governance eBook: Python code for Artificial Intelligence EDPB's opinion on the challenges processing personal data in the context of AI models GPAI Code of Practice -- Draft Free online courses on AI from Nvidia A new golden age of discovery. Seizing the AI for Science opportunity AI/ML Framework Selection Guide Deep Learning Interviews -- Problems & Solutions What is Data Literacy? A 2024 Guide for Data & Analytics Leaders Top 20 LLM Guardrails With Examples Top 30 Generative AI Interview Questions and Answers for 2024 ROI of AI: Key Drivers, KPIs & Challenges Large Action Models (LAMs): A Guide With Examples Cybersecurity Defences vs Cricket Fielding Positions HRM-CSE/IT Information Resources WhatsApp Groups Visit http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2024/12/ir-241221-31-hrm-cseit-information.h… to access the information related to the above 23 resources Infoquiz What is the portmanteau of the two phrases “software development” and “information-technology operations.” OpenAI has recently purchased the domain name ---------- for $15+ million (about 126 crores) which redirects to ChatGPT. It was originally registered in 1996 by Dharmesh Shah, an Indian techie. According to Open Source Initiative, an AI model, to be classified as open source, should grant four freedoms that include: Use, Study, Modify and ------ Find the odd man out: React, PyTorch, GraphQL, Angular World EV Day, celebrated annually on ------- Answers to the above questions will be published in the post "Information Resources -- 250101" .

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Makiing Indian research immediate non-APC OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

Friends, Season's greetings and a Happy and productive New Year. [I have sent the following to many senior indian scientists and librarians]. Many funders of scientific research have either mandated or insist on research funded by them being made open access immediately on publication. Please see: https://claude.ai/chat/87d94ddf-169c-4dfe-af4a-d4f68e365384. Why can't all Indian Govt agencies that fund research mandate immediate open access for all research they fund? Also, they may stop immediately the practice of underwriting Indian researcher's paying APC for publishing their papers. In my view using taxpayers' money to pay APC (and thus enriching publishers some of whom declare profit margins upwards of 25% year after year is unethical and immoral, especially in a country which ranks close to the top in the inequality index). The money we pay as APC (the new ONOS plan has earmarked Rs 1,500 milliion for APC payment every year) can be put to better use - if not for povrty alleviation and improving elementary education, at least for attracting bright students, esp. girls, to science education and research with attractive scholarships or providing researchers with travel grants to attend conferences or visit laboratories other than their own to pursue collaborative research. I will be grateful for your views. With warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam

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3-day national online workshop—_Book Publishing Made Easy
by Vimal Kumar V. 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Dear Friends, Join the 3-day national online workshop—_Book Publishing Made Easy: A Workshop for Teachers and Researchers_—and discover how to confidently prepare, publish, and promote your book across digital and print platforms. Organisers: - Postgraduate & Research Department of Commerce, Bishop Abraham Memorial College, Thuruthicad - Research Committee, Sree Narayana College, Nattika - Lore & Ed Research Associates. Kottayam Register here: https://learn.loreanded.com/courses/Book-Publishing-Made-Easy-Skill-Buildin… What You’ll Gain: ✅ Understand self-publishing essentials (ISBN, copyright, Creative Commons) ✅ Master manuscript formatting for eBooks and paperbacks ✅ Learn cover design strategies that make your book stand out ✅ Explore top self-publishing platforms (Amazon KDP, Pothi, NotionPress) ✅ Get insider marketing tips to maximize impact and reach Workshop Details: 🗓 Dates: 18-20 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (IST) 💻 Venue: Zoom 💰 Fee: ₹299 Download the brochure from here. https://tinyurl.com/book-publishing-workshop Make this the moment you take your academic and creative ideas from manuscript to marketplace. Reserve your spot now and elevate your publishing journey! -- *Vimal Kumar V., PhD* Reference Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala-686560 ------------------------------------------ My Home page:www.vimalkumar.info My Blogs:linuxhalwa.blogspot.com kohageek.blogspot.com moovandan.blogspot.com ----------------------------------------------------------- *"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Alvin Toffler*

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Articles required
by Gaurang Raval 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

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Articles arequired
by Gaurang Raval 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat One of our Faculty Members is looking for under listed Articles for his academic usage. Details: 1. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/03058298241278416 2. https://oxfordre.com/politics/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780190228637.001.00… It will be great if anyone can help us. [email id: gaurang.raval(a)rru.ac.in] Thank you in advance Regards | सादर *Gaurang Raval *| *गौरांग रावल* Library & Information Officer | पुस्तकालय और सूचना अधिकारी *Rashtriya Raksha University India *| *राष्ट्रीय रक्षा विश्वविद्यालय भारत* Lavad - Dehgam, Gandhinagar – 382305 | लवाड - देहगाम, गांधीनगर - ३८२३०५ Gujarat, India | गुजरात, भारत Contact No: 8160885285; Ext. 41034 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ४१०३४ https://rru.ac.in/mr-gaurang-raval/ RRU <https://rru.ac.in/>| Library <https://rru.ac.in/library-facilities/> | OPAC <https://opac.rru.ac.in/>| MyLOFT <https://www.myloft.xyz/>|Turnitin <https://rruniversity.turnitin.com/>

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Fwd: ONOS
by Francis Jayakanth 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: M S Sridhar <mirlesridhar(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 11:28 AM Subject: ONOS ONOS Press meet The Government of India has approved ‘One nation one subscription’ and had a press meet to justify the scheme. Watched the video of the press meet on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/live/OwPhBngJkgk?si=QQXh9zMHXN1XHLsp). The first impression is that knowingly thousands of crores are going to be wasted. 1. It is well established that an average researcher/ scientist regularly uses/ reads 5-15 journals. In case of interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary research, a specialist collaborates with other specialists and not himself tries to become a specialist in other disciplines. 2. In the existing consortia model (about a dozen in the country) large parts of thousands of journals have remained unused by the majority. Yet publishers got benefit and substantially increased their profit margin. It is important to note that publishers never allowed for the ‘pay per use’ model, which is the most rational and economical method of incurring cost for online journals. Thus providing access to all journals to all users is a waste and providing access is wrongly equated with ‘use’. 3. Now ONOS is increasing access from 8079 Journals to 13400 Journals and thereby increasing more unused journals by enabling publishers to further increase their profit margins. 4. ONOS is also increasing the reach, that is, providing access to 6380 institutions from the existing 2360 and to 177.82 lakh users from the existing 56.7 lakh. Have they ascertained the requirements of these additional institutions and individuals? Trying to provide access to disinterested institutions and users by doubling the cost from 1000 crores to 2000 crores per year is a criminal waste of taxpayer’s money. 5. Without ascertaining the present expenditure on APC, allocating meagre 150 crores per year (almost one-third of this budget is being spent by a single major institution) will not serve the purpose of promoting Open Access. This country needs at least another 1000 crores per year towards APC. If 1000 crores is allocated for APC, the total expenditure is going to be tripled. If APC budget is not increased, selected institutions and individuals of influence will get APC grants that to for so called undefined “selected good quality open access journals” without any justice to the majority. In nutshell, what was running in a decentralised way according to the local requirements at Rs.1000 crores per annum is centralised at a cost of Rs. 2000 to 3000 crores per annum with three year locking period of assured subscription to publishers. M S Sridhar —————

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Forthcoming Events of IEEE/IEEE CS, CSI, ACM, ORSI & HCC in Dec 2024
by Mohan Hr 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

*Forthcoming Events of IEEE/IEEE CS, CSI, ACM, ORSI & HCC in Dec 2024* *16-21 Dec 2024. FDP on SDGs. Hybrid Mode* IEEE Professional Communication Society (PCS), Madras, IEEE Computer Society (CS), Madras & SA Engineering College, Chennai present a one week FDP in Hybrid Mode Topic: Integrating SDGs into Business and Engineering: Leveraging Professional Communication for Global Impact Date & Time: 16th to 21st December 2024 from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm Venue - Physical: SA Engg College, Avadi Road, Chennai Venue - Online: Link will be shared on 15th Dec Registration Fee: Rs. 250/- for IEEE Members & Participants from the Host Institution Rs. 500/- for Others Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gg5Kcvpj Last Date to Register: 13th Dec 2024 Brochure Link: https://lnkd.in/gYE32CFc Contact for any Queries: Mr. A. Saravanan A - 9840437695 Mrs. Kalaiselvi R - 9790863880 *16-21 Dec 2024. FDP on Industry 5.0: Empowering Sustainable Goals. In-person Mode* IEEE Madras Section & SA Engineering College, Chennai present a one week in-person mode FDP Topic: Industry 5.0: Empowering Sustainable Goals Date & Time: 16th to 21st December 2024 from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm Venue: SA Engg College, Avadi Road, Chennai Registration Fee: Rs. 300/- for IEEE Members & Participants from the Host Institution Rs. 600/- for Others Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gUc8Rd93 Last Date to Register: 13th Dec 2024 Brochure Link: https://lnkd.in/gfdG4h-d Contact for any Queries: Mrs. D. Chithra-9840938233 Mrs. T. Veena- 8610946335 *18th Dec 2024 at 5 pm IST. In-person event * Operational Research Society of India (ORSI) Chennai Chapter, IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter, and Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter cordially invit you to the in-person event 10th Prof. T.R. Natesan Endowment Lecture on "Machine Learning and Auction Design" Speaker: Dr. Sujit Prakash Gujar, Associate Professor & Faculty Chair at the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH) Date & Time: 18th Dec 2024 :: 5.00 pm onwards Venue: University Library, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai 25 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Guindy,+Chennai+25?entry=gmail&source=g> . Program: 5.00 pm -- Tea :: 5.30 pm -- Lecture The event is free to participate but registration is mandatory by 16th Dec 2024 Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu1dVD3RCnwNuKpIUNGLEfU6ggyOQRGFG… For queries, feel free to contact at +91 8883222886 *28th Dec 2024 at 6.30 pm IST. Webinar * CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai & HCC cordially invite you to the webinar Topic: Productivity & Mental Wellness in the Workplace (Includes: Ikigai, Positive Psychology and The Ekzercado Method) Speaker: Mr Anand Manikutty, Director, Qwykr Technologies, USA Date: Saturday, 28th Dec 2024 :: Time: 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm IST PDF invite at https://bit.ly/web-241228-mental-wellness-invite Register by 27th Dec evening to get the webinar joining link using https://bit.ly/web-241228-mental-wellness

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Important Announcement: Extended Deadline for Paper Submissions to The Global Library Summit (GLS)-2025.
by Pramanathan U 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Important Announcement: Extended Deadline for Paper Submissions to The Global Library Summit (GLS)-2025. Dear Friends, Please note the extension of time for submission of papers for the Global Library Summit-2025 as under. Please submit your manuscripts to the editorial team through the Summit Website: https://gls25.org/ Important Dates: => Paper submissions: December 25th, 2024, 23:59 PT => Supplementary material: December 30th, 2024, 23:59 => PT Reviews and Decisions to authors: January 5th, 2025 => Rebuttal and Revision submission: January 10th, 2025, 23:59 PT => Final Decisions released to authors: January 15th, 2025. Dr. P.V. Konnur President, LIS Academy, Bangalore. Note: Forwarded as received.

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