An Age Of Science Knowledge Broadcast Online For Free

Biotechnology, management, archeology, quantum theory, climate change, plant fibers and industrial materials, the list is endless like the flowing river. Can the scientific research areas be listed? They seem quite infinite in the world  that has dedicated the present and the future on the alter of science and technology. We live in virtual worlds where unreality seems to be everywhere. Most friends are online rather than in the neighborhood.

History and writing too are some subjects that do not strictly lie within the realms of science but are included in the publications.

Common people in previous centuries were comparatively ignorant and only a few geniuses became famous in the world of science.  The digital media and information explosion of the present has made the public extremely well informed in comparison. Social media enables each of us and even children to publish writings and images across the world in an instant.

Yet everything has a price and the cost of publishing hard copy can be prohibitive. Online publishing costs very little of course and has the advantage of reaching across the continents within minutes.  Some people are still in favor of hard copies because the internet is dream-like without any certainties. That may not be completely true when we consider all the scholarly researches that are regularly published online. In any case it would be best if both online and print publishing can be achieved together as is the case with many publications.

We seem to be considering the commercial publishing industry! It has no mercenary interests and is only interested in promoting the interests of humanity. The question arises as to how they sustain themselves. They do charge article processing and publishing fees initially after manuscripts are accepted by the editorial board. After publishing all profits go to the author.

The search for quality science publishing has been a dynamic process and the peer-reviewed scientific journal has a great advantage. Such reviews help to correct errors and refine the work of novices who are yet learning research processes. Helping quality improves certainly a task that can be achieved through such reviews. Further, the editorial board gives the finishing touches before manuscripts are published.

The truth is that hundreds of books, special issues and researches are published each year. The academic journal too is purely research based and has no commercial significance.

Since the earliest days, people have been interested in knowledge. After thousands of years, knowledge still continues with each day bringing up vast new information. It broadcasts that to the world.