Making Latin American science visible, and advances in cooling tech
Science Magazine Podcast
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What is the diamond model of open-access journals?
The diamond model refers to journals that do not charge authors to publish or readers to access, making them entirely free with no fees involved.
Why are open-access platforms important for Latin American science?
These platforms solve the visibility problem for local journals, making science from Latin America accessible globally without paywalls or login requirements.
What are the requirements for journals to be included in Latin American open-access platforms?
Journals must conduct peer reviews, have regular publication frequencies, and adhere to bibliographic good practices like having ORCID numbers and DOIs.
Why do some Latin American researchers prefer international journals over local ones?
Researchers often prioritize international journals because they have higher citation numbers and impact factors, which are crucial for career advancement and grant evaluations in the region.
How does the diamond open-access model benefit Latin American scientists?
It provides an affordable and accessible platform for researchers, especially those early in their careers or without sufficient grants, to publish their work without high fees.
What are caloric cooling systems, and how do they work?
Caloric cooling systems use external fields like electric, magnetic, or stress fields to drive materials through phase transitions, creating a cooling effect by absorbing and releasing heat.
What are the challenges of scaling up caloric cooling technologies?
The main challenge is making these systems commercially viable while improving their efficiency and reliability to compete with established vapor compression cooling technologies.
What is passive radiative cooling, and how does it work?
Passive radiative cooling uses materials that emit infrared radiation through a specific atmospheric window, allowing heat to escape into outer space and cool objects without active energy input.
Why is cooling technology becoming increasingly important?
With global warming and the growing reliance on computing, there is a rising need for efficient cooling technologies to manage large spaces and microchips effectively.
How has the diamond open-access model expanded beyond Latin America?
Platforms like Cielo have been adopted in South Africa, and Redalic is in talks with UNESCO to expand to other African countries, showing interest from other developing regions.
- Diamond model journals are free to publish and read.
- Platforms like Cielo and Redalic aggregate Latin American journals, boosting visibility.
- Debate exists regarding multilingualism and the model's expansion to high-income countries.
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