The Importance of Free and Open Source Software and Open Standards in Modern Scientific Publishing

In this paper we outline the reasons why we believe a reliance on the use of proprietary computer software and proprietary file formats in scientific publication have negative implications for the conduct and reporting of science. There is increasing awareness and interest in the scientific communit...

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Main Authors: Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Michael L. Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-06-01
Series:Publications
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-6775/1/2/49