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The Neurological Information Network.

A Weissberg, J F Caponio, L F Lunin

    Journal of the American Society for Information Science. American Society for Information Science
    |December 11, 1986
    PubMed
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    The Neurological Information Network (NIN) facilitated neuroscience information exchange for two decades. Sociopolitical factors significantly influenced the establishment and continuation of these vital information-transfer activities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Information Science
    • History of Science

    Background:

    • The Neurological Information Network (NIN) was a network of information-transfer activities established by the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke (NINCDS).
    • This network operated for approximately 20 years, beginning in the early 1960s.
    • It comprised various specialized centers and abstracting services focused on neurological disorders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the historical development and operational factors of the NIN.
    • To examine the sociopolitical influences on the creation and longevity of scientific information networks.
    • To document the specific information-transfer activities that constituted the NIN.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical analysis of the Neurological Information Network's components.
    • Examination of sociopolitical factors influencing scientific initiatives.
    • Review of the activities and outputs of various NIN-affiliated centers and publications.

    Main Results:

    • The NIN encompassed diverse activities like the Neurosciences Research Program, Parkinson's Disease Information Center, and Brain Information Service.
    • Key components included specialized information centers and abstracting services (e.g., Cerebrovascular Disease Abstracts, Epilepsy Abstracts).
    • Sociopolitical dynamics were identified as primary determinants of the network's establishment and continuation.

    Conclusions:

    • The success and lifespan of information networks like the NIN are heavily dependent on sociopolitical contexts.
    • Understanding these factors is crucial for the sustainability of scientific information dissemination efforts.
    • The NIN served as a significant, albeit loosely structured, platform for neurological information transfer for two decades.

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