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Professional toxicology societies: web based resources.

J P Kehrer1, J Mirsalis

  • 1Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1074, USA. kehrerjim@mail.utexas.edu

Toxicology
|February 13, 2001
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Professional toxicology societies offer valuable online resources, though their reliability varies. These organizations provide information on society activities rather than direct toxicologic data, mirroring trends in other scientific fields.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Scientific Communication
  • Digital Information Resources

Background:

  • The proliferation of digital tools and online information presents challenges in assessing reliability, quality, and timeliness.
  • Professional organizations' websites are a key source of information within scientific fields, including toxicology.
  • The field of toxicology encompasses numerous professional organizations with varying scopes and focuses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the nature and content of information provided on the websites of professional toxicology organizations.
  • To assess the consistency and quality of online resources offered by these societies.
  • To understand how these digital platforms serve researchers and the broader toxicology community.

Main Methods:

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  • Analysis of websites from various international professional toxicology societies.
  • Content analysis focusing on types of information provided (e.g., mission, membership, meetings).
  • Comparison of website content and features across different organizations.

    • Main Results:

    • Websites consistently provide organizational information like mission statements, membership details, and meeting information.
    • These sites generally do not offer direct toxicologic data but may provide links to external resources.
    • The quantity and quality of information and tools are comparable to those found on other scientific society websites.
    • Content and features of these websites are dynamic and evolving rapidly.

    Conclusions:

    • Professional toxicology societies offer a range of online resources, primarily focused on organizational aspects.
    • While not a direct source of toxicologic data, these websites serve as important hubs for the profession.
    • The evolving nature of these digital platforms necessitates ongoing evaluation.
    • The online presence of toxicology societies is consistent with that of other scientific disciplines.