July 9, 1999
Idea of On-Line Archives of Papers Sparks Debate on Future of Journals
Proposal by the NIH director infuriates some and inspires others
Three months after the director of the National Institutes of Health proposed creating an on-line archive of scholarly papers in biomedical research, the idea continues to roil scientists and scholarly publishers. So far, it has drawn complaints, praise, and even a competitor.
Some observers -- fans and critics alike -- say the two
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