What is it about?

This study looked at how researchers in the discipline of biology manage the information their research produces and what software and online tools they use. The study also investigated whether the online software, OJAX++, would be useful for biology researchers particularly when collaborating with colleagues.

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Why is it important?

The study is important as it will assist developers of virtual research environment software and other web tools to better understand how researchers collaborate during the research process and what they require from online tools. The study also gives an insight into the information behaviour of biology researchers.

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This page is a summary of: The potential use of online tools for scientific collaboration by biology researchers, Aslib Journal of Information Management, January 2014, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ajim-02-2013-0009.
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