DAE Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription’ Initiative in Mumbai
The first ceremony for the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) program took place at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. This initiative aims to improve access to scientific research for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and its around 60 units.
Overview of ODOS
ODOS is created to make it easier for DAE members to access both national and international research papers and journals online. This will help promote growth in scientific knowledge and encourage collaboration among the DAE community.
Collaboration with Publishers
DAE has set up special agreements with two major publishers: Wiley India Private Limited and Springer Nature Group. These new agreements significantly increase the number of journals available to DAE compared to previous ones.
Details of Agreements
- Wiley Agreement: This agreement gives DAE access to 1,353 journals, including those published from 1997 onwards. This is a big upgrade from the previous access, which was limited to just 166 journals for 12 units.
- Springer Agreement: This agreement allows access to 2,686 titles, including 553 journals that are fully open access. Before this, DAE only had access to 1,752 journals for 14 units.
Perpetual Rights and Open Access Publishing
Both agreements offer permanent access to all these journals in 2024 and support publishing in open-access formats. This means DAE researchers can have their research published openly without having to pay extra fees called Article Processing Charges (APC). ODOS is part of a larger plan called One Nation One Subscription (ONOS), which aims to improve access to knowledge across the whole country. The Secretary of DAE mentioned that this program will benefit thousands of researchers and students, contributing to India’s overall development.
About One DAE One Subscription (ODOS)
Additionally, the term One DAE One Subscription (ODOS) is also used in the tourism sector. It refers to a subscription model that allows customers to access a variety of travel experiences under one plan. This model, introduced in recent years, focuses on offering value, flexibility, and convenience. It supports sustainability by encouraging local tourism and usually provides exclusive deals, discounts, and curated travel itineraries. This model often uses digital platforms to make booking easier and caters to both adventure seekers and business travelers, enhancing the overall travel experience.
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
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