Shawn Mathur

The problem of choice (2008)

Naqvi, Hassan R, Mathur, Shawn, Covarrubias, David, Curcio, Josephine A, Schmidt, Christian

Abstract Convictions are a driving force for actions. Considering that every individual has a different set of convictions and larger groups act once a consensus decision is reached, one can see that...

Another challenge for scientists (2008)

Christian, Laura M, Naqvi, Hassan R, Schmidt, Christian, Covarrubias, David, Mathur, Shawn

Abstract By nature, scientists contribute to our understanding of nature and ourselves. As communities undergo significant changes, new challenges are presented. Here, we offer alternative views on...

To know or not to know: archiving and the under-appreciated historical value of data (2008)

Covarrubias, David, Van Emburgh, Maurice, Naqvi, Hassan R, Schmidt, Christian, Mathur, Shawn

Abstract Surplus goods, produced by a community, allow individuals to dedicate their efforts to abstract problems, while enjoying the benefits of support from the community. In return, the community...

An open democracy (2007)

Mathur, Shawn, Schmidt, Christian

Abstract Sovereign power is retained and shared by the citizens of a country. Using electoral tools, governing structures are formed to ensure protection of national interests. As with any...

Open access and beyond (2006)

Mathur, Shawn, Schmidt, Christian, Das, Chhaya, Tucker, Philip W

Abstract Uncensored exchange of scientific results hastens progress. Open Access does not stop at the removal of price and permission barriers; still, censorship and reading disabilities, to name a...

Open access and beyond

Mathur, Shawn, Schmidt, Christian, Das, Chhaya, Tucker, Philip W

Uncensored exchange of scientific results hastens progress. Open Access does not stop at the removal of price and permission barriers; still, censorship and reading disabilities, to name a few,...

Open access and beyond

Mathur, Shawn, Schmidt, Christian, Das, Chhaya, Tucker, Philip W

Uncensored exchange of scientific results hastens progress. Open Access does not stop at the removal of price and permission barriers; still, censorship and reading disabilities, to name a few,...

An open democracy

Mathur, Shawn, Schmidt, Christian

Sovereign power is retained and shared by the citizens of a country. Using electoral tools, governing structures are formed to ensure protection of national interests. As with any institution, proper...

To know or not to know: archiving and the under-appreciated historical value of data

Covarrubias, David, Van Emburgh, Maurice, Naqvi, Hassan R, Schmidt, Christian, Mathur, Shawn

Surplus goods, produced by a community, allow individuals to dedicate their efforts to abstract problems, while enjoying the benefits of support from the community. In return, the community benefits...

Another challenge for scientists

Christian, Laura M, Naqvi, Hassan R, Schmidt, Christian, Covarrubias, David, Mathur, Shawn

By nature, scientists contribute to our understanding of nature and ourselves. As communities undergo significant changes, new challenges are presented. Here, we offer alternative views on recent...

The problem of choice

Naqvi, Hassan R, Mathur, Shawn, Covarrubias, David, Curcio, Josephine A, Schmidt, Christian

Convictions are a driving force for actions. Considering that every individual has a different set of convictions and larger groups act once a consensus decision is reached, one can see that debate...