Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 5, 2019 16:11:56 GMT 12
PAYWALLS HOLDING BACK MAORI RESEARCH
An open access advocacy group says a profit-focused approach to academic publishing means taxpayer-funded research that could improve the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders is locked behind paywalls.
Tohatoha NZ chief executive Mandy Henk says there is evidence the system creates specific harms for Māori scholars and scientists.
The Crown also needs to fulfils its commitment as a Treaty partner by living up to the diversity and equity statements made by its universities........
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjMwNTc/Paakiwaha/MONDAY:-Paywalls-holding-back-Maori-research
An open access advocacy group says a profit-focused approach to academic publishing means taxpayer-funded research that could improve the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders is locked behind paywalls.
Tohatoha NZ chief executive Mandy Henk says there is evidence the system creates specific harms for Māori scholars and scientists.
The Crown also needs to fulfils its commitment as a Treaty partner by living up to the diversity and equity statements made by its universities........
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjMwNTc/Paakiwaha/MONDAY:-Paywalls-holding-back-Maori-research