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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
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Summary
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) now requires funded researchers to submit final manuscripts to PubMed Central. Public access to these publications is mandated within 12 months of the official publication date.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Research
- Publication Policy
- Open Access Mandates
Background:
- The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a primary funder of biomedical research.
- Public access to research findings is crucial for scientific advancement and public health.
- Previous policies on data sharing and publication varied among funding agencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform researchers about the NIH's public access policy.
- To detail the requirements for submitting final peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- To clarify the timeline for public availability of NIH-funded research.
Main Methods:
- Enforcement of a new NIH policy effective April 7, 2008.
- Mandatory submission of electronic versions of final, peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Submission to the National Library of Medicine's PubMed Central.
Main Results:
- All NIH-funded investigators must comply with the new submission policy.
- Manuscripts must be publicly accessible no later than 12 months post-publication.
- Increased accessibility of NIH-funded research is expected.
Conclusions:
- The NIH policy promotes open access to publicly funded research.
- Compliance ensures wider dissemination of scientific knowledge.
- This initiative enhances the impact and transparency of biomedical research.
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