How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries: Open access journals come with hidden costs. rvlsoft/ShutterstockThe rise of open access publishing should be applauded. Scientific research and literature should be made available to everyone, with no cost to the reader. But there’s a catch: nothing is actually free and someone has to pay. The open access model … [Read more...] about How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries | The Conversation
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South Africa’s new science policy holds promise, but there are gaps | The Conversation
South Africa's new science policy holds promise, but there are gaps: A well implemented science policy can transform a country's economy. Bakhtiar Zein/ShutterstockSouth Africa has adopted a new policy to drive science, technology and innovation. The last White Paper on the subject was issued in 1996 and had not been changed since then. The new White Paper on Science, … [Read more...] about South Africa’s new science policy holds promise, but there are gaps | The Conversation
Libya conflict boils down to the man driving the war — Khalifa Haftar | The Conversation
Libya conflict boils down to the man driving the war -- Khalifa Haftar: There's a need for a ceasefire between Libya's warring faction before the situation spirals out of control. EPA-EFE/STRINGERThere’s been an escalation of conflict in Libya. Fighting has moved to the outskirts of the capital, Tripoli, and the United Nations has called for a ceasefire. Moina Spooner … [Read more...] about Libya conflict boils down to the man driving the war — Khalifa Haftar | The Conversation
Why fixing primary health care is crucial to making South Africa healthier | The Conversation
Why fixing primary health care is crucial to making South Africa healthier: Community workers are key to transforming health services and the well-being of communities. By some measures – healthy life expectancy, obesity and depression, among others – South Africa is the unhealthiest country on earth. That’s a sobering fact to consider. How has the country got here? To what … [Read more...] about Why fixing primary health care is crucial to making South Africa healthier | The Conversation
Workers in Tanzania’s noisy factories are at risk of hearing damage | The Conversation
Workers in Tanzania's noisy factories are at risk of hearing damage: Manufacturing sites are high noise working areas. Israel Paul NyarubeliExcessive exposure to noise can cause permanent hearing loss. It’s estimated that a third of disabling hearing problems in the world are caused by excessive exposure to noise among adults who are older than 65. Some noise workplaces … [Read more...] about Workers in Tanzania’s noisy factories are at risk of hearing damage | The Conversation
