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Scindex’s Instant Publishing Service is about empowerment. The price of scholarly, peer-reviewed journals has skyrocketed in the last few years, often way out of the limited means of libraries, universities, individual scientists and scholars. A “scholarly divide” has opened between the haves (academic institutions with rich endowments and well-heeled corporations) and the haves not (all the others). Paradoxically, access to authoritative and authenticated knowledge has declined as the number of professional journals has proliferated. This is not to mention the long (and often crucial) delays in publishing research results and the shoddy work of many under-paid and over-worked peer reviewers.

The Internet was suppose to change all that. Originally, a computer network for the exchange of (restricted and open) research results among scientists and academics in participating institutions - it was supposed to provide instant publishing, instant access and instant gratification. It has delivered only partially. Preprints of academic papers are often placed online by their eager authors and subjected to peer scrutiny. But this haphazard publishing cottage industry did nothing to dethrone the print incumbents and their avaricious pricing.

The major missing element is, of course, respectability. But there are others. No agreed upon content or knowledge classification method has emerged. Some web sites (such as Suite101) use the Dewey decimal system. Others invented and implemented systems of their making. Additionally, one click publishing technology (such as Webseed’s or Blogger’s) came to be identified strictly to non-scholarly material: personal reminiscences, correspondence, articles and news.

Enter Scindex and its Academic Resource Channel. Established by academics and software experts from Bulgaria, it epitomizes the tearing down of geographical barriers heralded by the Internet. But it does much more than that. Scindex is a whole, self-contained, stand-alone, instant self-publishing and self-assembly system. Self-publishing systems do exist (for instance, Purdue University’s) - but they incorporate only certain components. Scindex covers the whole range.

Having (freely) registered as a member, a scientist or a scholar can publish their papers, essays, research results, articles and comments online. They have to submit an abstract and use Sciendex’s classification (”call”) numbers and science descriptors, arranged in a massive directory available in the “RealSci Locator”. The Locator can be also downloaded and used off-line and its is surprisingly user-friendly. The submission process itself is totally automated and very short.

The system includes a long series of thematic journals. These journals self-assemble, in accordance with the call numbers selected by the submitters. An article submitted with certain call numbers will automatically be included in the relevant journals.

The fly in the ointment is the absence of peer review. As the system moves from beta to commercialization, Scindex intends to address this issue by introducing a system of incentives and inducements. Reviewers will be granted “credit points” to be applied against the (paid) publication of their own papers, for instance.

Scindex is the model of things to come. Publishing becomes more and more automated and knowledge-orientated. Peer reviewed papers become more outlandishly expensive and irrelevant. Scientists and scholars are getting impatient and rebellious. The confluence of these three trends spells - at the least - the creation of a web based universe of parallel and alternative scholarly publishing.

About the Author

Sam Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited and After the Rain - How the West Lost the East. He is a columnist for Central Europe Review, United Press International (UPI) and eBookWeb and the editor of mental health and Central East Europe categories in The Open Directory, Suite101 and searcheurope.com.

Visit Sam’s Web site at http://samvak.tripod.com

How do you decide to create a new speech? A new report? A net product? Most of us have an idea, then start to work on it. It’s only when we are well into the creation phase that we determine whether or not it will sell.

By then, it’s too late! We’ve put time and effort into the production. Either we don’t want to “waste” that time and effort, so we go ahead with a product destined to lose money or we “scrap” an idea that we’re just SURE could have been productive…if it only had time.

What if we reverse this “create, then market” paradigm? Let’s determine FIRST if there is a market, then create the product the market wants. The Internet provides the ideal venue for this process because it’s cost-effective to distribute your survey, and it offers quick turnaround for responses.

Your first step is to create a survey that you’ll send to your target market. Your survey includes four parts:

1. Create a list of problems or issues that are typical of your target market. For the speakers market, for example, topics could include marketing materials, topic choice, product development, demo videos, office productivity, etc.

2. If appropriate, list several formats in which you can deliver the information. For example, as a speech, a special report, an audio CD, a videotape or a DVD.

3. List related questions. These could include:
a.How much would you pay for…
b.How likely would you be to…

4. Gather relevant information that could be useful now or in the future. These questions may be about the professions responding, types of computers or connections used, equipment available, etc.

When you’ve completed your survey questions, you’ll need to decide on the technology you’ll use to deliver the survey - and to gather the answers. You are more likely to get a higher response if you send your survey via email. However, that means you’ll need to compile the responses manually. If you’re looking for a small number of responses, email works fine. For larger surveys, use a web-based survey service. Zoomerang is one of the better-known services which offers both a free and a fee-based survey service.

As the last step in the Ask then Create system, invite people to participate in your survey. You can do this as a link from your website, in a pop-up window, or in an email message. You can increase the number of responses by offering a reward - a free article or report, a gift certificate, a copy of the results, an entry in a drawing, a donation to a charity. Be creative!

What’s YOUR reward? You get an exact description of the problem your target market wants solved. You’ll see how they want the information delivered, how much they’re willing to pay for it, and how likely they are to purchase.

And THEN you create the ideal product.

To see a survey in action, visit http://www.Tech4Speakers.com/survey1.htm

Dr. Jeanette Cates is an Internet strategist who works with experts who are ready to turn their knowledge and their websites into Gold. Her reputation as a speaker and trainer has earned her the title of The Technology Tamer. Jeanette shares her news and views in OnlineSuccessNews.com

A long time ago when I was a child, I recall that all the bedding in my house had to be white cotton ones. You are amazed at the range of unique bedding that are on offer today. Nobody had thought that bedding could be made using such stunning pastel shades and several cloths.

That is why there are some matters that need to be taken care of before you spend any money on buying .

Measure the sizing of your bed

You might think that all twin beds or king size beds measure the same, but sadly it is not so. The top proportions might be the same, but again the measurements differ with each manufacturer. The bottom line is that you need to estimate the height, width, breadth of the bed and also check how thick the mattress is. You will find that some beds are longer or wider than others with the same name. Measuring your bed will give you an idea of the sizing of your bed sheet before purchasing.

Choose your Shop

You will find a lot of top makes in bed linen available in a departmental shop near you. If you want something ethnic like embroidered bedding or luxurious ones there might be a storehouse selling what you want close by. Another alternative is to shop online for the largest variety. For those who still love their cotton sheets, a discount rate store is where you should go.

Familiarise yourself with thread count in bed sheets

A thread count refers to the number of threads contained in one square inch of the bed sheet in both directions of the weave. The label of the bed sheet has the thread count impressed on it. More the thread count, more is the richness of the fabric. Dont go for a higher thread count than desired as the thin single threads will not feel comfortable. A soft bedsheet has a thread count that lies between 175 and 250.

Choose the bed sheet fabric.

You need to choose such material for your which fits in your budget and is comfortable at the same time. Though cotton fiber is the most preferred material, some people go for the cotton blends as they do not wrinkle. A crisp night calls for a flannel bedsheet. Those who wish a casual sheet can go for satin or silk.

Caring directions

Read the wash and care instructions for the sheets properly before purchasing them. Silk sheets cannot be machine washed as they are delicate. Do you have the time for all this? Hence choose a bedsheet that you can afford and require less maintenance.

I Hope these six steps lead you to finding a perfect bed sheet for your bed.

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Whenever you enter a library you are transfixed by the extended bookcases that are home to a powerhouse of information- literature! volumes are safe and free from dirt and junk in a bookcase. A standard bookshelf has level shelves to hold publications. Outside glass doors are a good option to refer and store books neatly.

Tell me about a barrister bookcase.

attorneys have to read from various reference manuals for their practice.These volumes are expensive too and required to be kept reachable for a quick reference. Barristers bookcases are rugged and hold great usefulness for a lawyer.They are also known as lawyers bookcases and can be produced in oak wood, cherry wood in various finishes and colorings.

How did individuals store books when barrister bookcases did not exist?

Books were rare in the past, and thence there was no need for a bookcase then. Books utilised to be codified by hand in the past. rich individuals who owned them stored them in convenient containers. The reason behind this was the books were dear and could be bought by the affluent class only. Such boxes fulfilled the want for a bookcase.

After a while, these hand-handwritten books were seen in many well-off peoples homes. Thus the books had to be placed within a wardrobe. these closets gave rise to strong bookshelves found Now.

So what way were these books kept in the case?

The books were arranged in a traditional way. The books would be located on their sides or with the edge on the forefront. these books had a band built from leather or parchment as a cover that mentioned the title too.This band was located on the front edge and thus the books were arranged with their bounds facing out.

After publishing engineering was invented, books were easily accessible to the common man due to the decreased prices. Because the titles could be published behind the book, the edges were not facing outward any more.

Which materials were primarily utilized?

These barrister bookcases used to consist of oak commonly. Other than that, maple, cherry and pine wood were also utilized for creating a barrister bookcase.Bespoke barrister bookcases can be produced in steel too for reducing wood cost and enduringness.Some of the oldest bookcases are in England in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University. they were kept in the library in the sixteenth century.

The two major bookcase designers were Chippendale and Sheraton who made terrific bookcases glazed with little pills wrapped in lattice frames. Any room could look dressed with these bookcases.

How are the latest bookcases peculiar?

It is genuinely impressive to know about the journey of how a humble bookshelf has grown up to being a barrister bookcase over a period of time!

A Barrister’s bookcase is a traditionalistic bookcase Its identifying feature is a plain field glass face. This glass front end is hinged at the upper lip allowing a person to easily access books and other collectibles simply by raising the glass door. A barrister bookcase is ideal for just about anything. A Barrister’s bookcase was frequently used by a attorneys since it was often necessary for them to move. Nowadays, they are really favorable, especially if one is constantly moving. The doors make this the case. This enables ledgers and collectibles to be moved while still inside the bookcase while still keeping them.

More about these glass book shelves

Solid barrister bookcases quash the use of the normal sidewise opening doors and use doors that have the up and over opening mechanism. A scissor mechanism when used inside the barrister shelves ensure the moving doors do it in a parallel fashion without the problem of getting the doors jammed or skew in the procedure. One benefit of employing the barrister bookcase and shelves is the ability to have several of these units stacked together. When done well, these bookcases give the feeling of an fetching cabinet. They can be made out of a number of materials Whether it is constructed utilising glass or wood, barrister’s give an elgance to a room.

This special kind of bookshelves, despite their many merits, often are rather pricy. Luckily, their many rewards have moved some producers to start making replica editions and some in modern versions at very reasonable prices. Some editions have simple appearances and can be made to fit a particular decor. They can also be made into customized cheaply.They can be stacked together allowing them to be easily used to create very interesting unit arrangements. Some can be used to create ping pong tables, pulpits or even dining areas.

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