Lofgren addresses issues in scientific publishing, advocating for open access and criticizing for-profit companies exploiting taxpayer-funded research.
Quiver AI Summary
House Committee on Science Hearing on Scientific Publishing: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing titled "The State of Scientific Publishing: Assessing Trends, Emerging Issues, and Policy Considerations." Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren highlighted the ongoing push for open access to federally funded research results.
Lofgren's Concerns on Publishing Practices: Lofgren criticized certain publishers for exploiting U.S. taxpayers and scientists, suggesting they are shifting to high page charges and potential misuse of data. She emphasized the need for new communication frameworks in scientific publishing.
Call for Open Debate: Acknowledging the challenges in transitioning to open access, Lofgren expressed her readiness to collaborate with nonprofit scholarly societies while urging against for-profit exploitation, stating, "We can and should have a healthy debate about how we get to the goal of immediate and free access."
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