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The focus of attention this month is on science…

I’ve commented previously on this blog about the apparent lack of science articles making it into the most-downloaded stats. So, it is very pleasing indeed to see not one, but three journal articles from the science faculty making into June’s figures. Also pleasing is the fact that all three of these papers are very recently published; in fact, two are still “in press”. This highlights the important role institutional repositories can play in getting research “out there” as early as possible. Yes, most science journals now have “in press” or “early view” areas of their journals online, but you still need a subscription to see them.

Here’s the complete list: ORO downloads 06_2010a.

We don’t really like to blow our own trumpets here in the ORO team, but just this once we’re going to! Sort of fresh from a hot and sticky trip to the 5th International Conference on Open Repositories in Madrid, we are very proud to announce ourselves as winners of the best poster prize! Anyone interested in looking at the poster, and its accompanying handout, can access it (of course!) in the repository: http://oro.open.ac.uk/22321/. Much credit should go to Chris Yates for putting a lot of effort into the design. Also, big thanks to Sheila Chudasama, who contributed a lot to the idea but didn’t attend the conference to scoop the glory, unlike me and Chris, who lapped it up! And finally, thanks also to Sam Dick, our Communications and Promotions Officer here in the Library, for her valuable comments on the design and layout, as well as organising the printing.