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the open literature

Spanish translation: publicaciones científicas tradicionales

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15:39 Mar 24, 2009

English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Science - Archaeology / A religious book about the Creation/evolution debate

English term or phrase: the open literature

Professor Andrews then goes on to quote no fewer than six examples in ***the open literature*** of such circular reasoning where the radiometric dating is calibrated by the rocks.

Ana Juliá KudoZ activity Questions: 3240 (none open) (20 closed without grading) Answers: 1026 Spain
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Spanish translation:publicaciones científicas tradicionales

Explanation:
Yo creo que "literatura abierta" no se utiliza aquí con ese sentido.

The Open Literature
The open literature is where scientists carry on their ancient, formal conversation about their subject. It is thousands of journals, issued by commercial publishers or scientific societies, that rely on more or less strict quality standards. These are enforced by respected editors, who see that submitted papers are carefully reviewed by fellow scientists who know what the author is talking about. Though this system of peer review has flaws (biased editors, conniving reviewers and slow action are the most serious possibilities), on the whole it works well for scientists.

http://geology.about.com/od/newsblogscams/a/aa_clearlit.htm

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Muchas gracias Ana. Que tengas un buen día.